Geotechnical Vice President

About the role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Vice President to join our dynamic team in New York. In this role, you will lead and manage forensic investigations involving geotechnical engineering failures and claims. The role also includes contributing to marketing and business development efforts and mentoring junior staff by providing technical direction. You’ll work closely with attorneys, insurance professionals, property owners, and contractors on a variety of complex projects — ranging from emergency response to litigation support. Experience testifying or serving as an expert witness is preferred, and support will be provided for those interested in developing this skill set.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support forensic investigations related to geotechnical failures, damage assessment, and cause/origin studies
• Conduct field investigations, engineering assessments, feasibility studies, cost analyses, and code reviews
• Prepare clear, defensible technical reports and expert opinions
• Perform peer reviews and condition assessments, including order-of-magnitude cost estimates
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical direction to junior staff
• Coordinate interdisciplinary efforts and ensure project delivery meets scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Serve as primary client liaison, managing contracts, scoping, and delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients (attorneys, insurance professionals, contractors, etc.)
• Lead and support business development initiatives, including industry presentations and participation at events
• Drive growth of the forensic geotechnical practice through pursuit strategy, proposals, and repeat client engagement

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; NCEES record preferred
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years in geotechnical design
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to express engineering findings clearly
• Experience serving as an expert witness preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities
• Active involvement in professional or industry organizations
• Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills

Pay

The rate for this position generally is $155,000 – $200,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives