Principal Geotechnical Enginner

Terraphase Engineering Inc•San Diego, CA

2d•$145,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Terraphase is seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in any of our West Coast offices across California, Oregon, Washington, or Nevada. We are looking for an established seller doer with a strong technical background in geotechnical engineering, a proven track record of business development, and an existing network of client relationships capable of generating new project opportunities. The successful candidate will leverage these relationships to drive business growth while providing technical leadership and supporting the continued expansion of Terraphase's geotechnical practice.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one West Coast state, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably within an engineering consulting environment.
Established client relationships and a demonstrated ability to generate a consistent pipeline of geotechnical consulting projects.
Proven track record of developing, maintaining, and growing client accounts that contribute meaningful revenue.
Strong technical expertise in geotechnical investigations, foundation engineering, slope stability, and related engineering services.
Experience managing complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and client expectations.
Strong understanding of the West Coast geotechnical consulting market, including regional regulations, industry trends, and client needs.
Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and technical writing skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building client relationships, growing a practice, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Self motivated, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable balancing business development with technical project delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the geotechnical aspects of environmental remediation, including large excavation projects and contaminated sites, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Leverage established client relationships to generate new business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth upon joining Terraphase.
Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, expanding existing client partnerships, and growing Terraphase's geotechnical services throughout the West Coast.
Lead and manage complex geotechnical engineering projects, including site investigations, foundation design, slope stability analysis, and geotechnical assessments.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, providing innovative and practical solutions to complex geotechnical challenges.
Develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and oversee project budgets, schedules, and profitability.
Collaborate with Terraphase's environmental, civil, and other technical teams to identify cross selling opportunities and deliver integrated solutions.
Provide senior level technical oversight, quality assurance, and guidance on geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and design recommendations.
Build, mentor, and develop technical staff while supporting the continued growth of the geotechnical practice.
Represent Terraphase at industry events, professional organizations, and client meetings to strengthen market presence and generate new business opportunities.