At Haley & Aldrich, a 900+ person national engineering and environmental consulting firm, our creative, technically strong staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional value to clients. We look for professionals with a passion for solving complex challenges and for creating change, which is a vital part of our culture, no matter what role a staff member holds.

We are currently in search of a geotechnical engineering industry leader to join our team. The ideal candidate for the Principal Geotechnical Engineer position will have extensive consulting experience and client relationships, ready to offer leadership, strategic guidance, and inventive technical support to our Pacific Northwest offices. We value creative, practical professionals who are prepared to engage in intricate projects with cooperative, interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will be a driven, adept problem solver who is able to oversee the production of precise technical outputs that meet client requirements. This is a prime chance to further your career with a premier national engineering and consulting firm as part of a growing team. This full-time, hybrid position is based in our Portland, OR office.

Job responsibilities include generating and implementing strategic geotechnical engineering consulting initiatives with existing and targeted clients to achieve a goal of at least $1 million in annual net revenue. The candidate will also engage actively in professional organizations relevant to our client base or the local market.

Additionally, business development with both new and existing clients, creating annual client plans, forecasting revenue and profit to aid strategy implementation, and leading client project pursuits should be familiar tasks for the candidate. They will also play a significant role in formulating business strategies in alignment with the company's goals for the West Coast market, including preparing proposals and contracts.

Project delivery responsibilities encompass directing geotechnical consulting projects and maintaining communication as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring safe project execution that aligns with clients' objectives, professional standards, and the company's financial goals. The successful candidate must manage projects effectively to comply with technical, budgetary, and timeline specifications, mentor geotechnical staff and coordinate with various stakeholders.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• A Master's degree in civil engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
• Over 15 years of strategic geotechnical engineering consulting experience in Oregon.
• At least 5 years in project management roles.
• Prior managerial experience over a team of staff.
• Professional engineering licensure (PE) in Oregon.
• Solid project history and connections with owners and architecture/engineering firms in Oregon.
• Proven success in achieving a minimum of $1 million in annual net revenue from consulting.
• A strong background in promoting health and safety practices, cultivating client relationships, and supporting business growth through staff recruitment and mentoring.
• Competence in planning and executing subsurface investigations, conducting engineering analyses, and preparing contract documents across a diverse range of projects and clients.
• Capable of thriving in a collaborative, single profit center, team-based environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Meticulous organizational skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally for business development and office collaboration.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to delivering the value our clients need from their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Our one-team approach allows us to draw from our 900 engineers, scientists, and constructors in more than 35 offices for creative collaboration and expert perspectives. Since our founding in 1957, we have had one goal in all we do: deliver long-term value efficiently, no matter how straightforward or complex the challenge. Learn more at haleyaldrich.com.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

Note to external search firms: Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.

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