Senior Technical Manager - Land Development
About The Position
Soltesz is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager – Land Development to join our Rockville office. This role is designed for an accomplished civil engineering professional who wants to remain focused on technical leadership, quality, and problem-solving while helping shape engineering excellence across a wide range of land development projects. Unlike traditional management positions, this role is not focused on project management, budgets, staffing, or business development. Instead, the Senior Technical Manager serves as a trusted technical authority, providing expert guidance, quality assurance, and engineering leadership across the organization. As a Senior Technical Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting project teams and maintaining Soltesz's commitment to technical excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 20+ years of progressive land development civil engineering experience
- Extensive knowledge of Maryland land development regulations and local jurisdiction requirements
- Strong technical expertise in site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility, and roadway design
- Proven ability to perform senior-level technical review and engineering analysis
- Excellent problem-solving skills and engineering judgment
- Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Maryland preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior technical resource for land development engineering projects
- Provide expert guidance on site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roadway design
- Perform advanced technical reviews of engineering plans, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation
- Assist project teams in developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
- Advise on regulatory compliance and jurisdictional requirements
- Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives across the firm
- Promote technical best practices and engineering standards
- Provide technical leadership and sound engineering judgment throughout project development without responsibility for staffing, budgets, or schedules
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Family-friendly work environment
- Opportunities to influence technical standards and engineering excellence
- Challenging and impactful projects throughout the Washington metropolitan region
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
