Director/ Senior Director of Geotechnical Engineering

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. (TWE) is seeking a Director of Geotechnical Engineering -Mega Projects Team. This high-visibility team sits within our Global Engineering group in Houston, TX and will be supporting new venture collaborations, strategic initiatives, and operational priorities. The successful candidate will have been a branch manager, a geotechnical lead, or have directly supervised a team of 3+ geotechnical engineers in previous roles. This is a unique opportunity to influence high-impact projects in the space exploration, oil and gas, and heavy industrial industries while working directly with senior leadership. The role sits at the intersection of technical excellence, strategic expansion, and venture development, supporting leadership in identifying, evaluating, and executing high-impact opportunities across emerging markets, affiliated ventures and startups. We will provide training and support necessary for career advancement with the objective of developing the candidate into further career advancement. You will also provide technical experience and mentorship to junior staff while leading multiple mega projects. We are seeking a candidate with excellent communication skills, a strong desire for career advancement, and sound leadership qualities.

Requirements

• At least 15+ years of relevant oil & gas / mega structure geotechnical engineering experience at a TOP 500 ENR company
• Priority given to 10+ years as a supervisor with direct reports.
• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering Required
• Active PE License Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• <10% Travel (in Texas/ Louisiana)

Nice To Haves

• MBA a plus
• A history of providing senior-level guidance on complex geotechnical challenges for major projects.
• Support technical positioning and investigation strategy on large scopes.
• Acted as a trusted advisor to clients by elevating your team from "consultants" to strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• P&L Responsibility
• Ability to prepare technical proposals with little supervision.
• Execute highly technical geotechnical engineering project assignments.
• Support the Office of the COO in leading technical diligence for investments in geotechnical, robotics, nearshore tech, and advanced technology platforms.
• Lead a team of geotechnical engineers.
• Manage and coordinate geotechnical field and laboratory assignments.
• Perform engineering analyses and report preparation.
• Maintain client expectations for exceptional project quality and schedule.

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life Insurances.
• 401(k) Retirement Program with up to 4% employer match after eligibility period.
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• 9 company paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior