[Remote] Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Remote)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Braun Intertec Corporation is a prominent engineering consulting firm, and they are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to manage complex projects and provide technical leadership. The role involves preparing proposals, conducting engineering analyses, and maintaining client relationships while leading a team of engineers.ResponsibilitiesManages highly complex projects and provides technical review and project management support of projects for clients with multiple technical disciplinesPrepares and makes decisions for major proposals and contractsPrepares complex engineering reports giving professional opinions and practical geotechnical solutionsPerform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies and standards and makes engineering decisions using standard formulas and computer softwareInterfaces with federal and state regulatory authorities on complex projectsDevelops and delivers client presentations as part of relationship development and assists with marketing strategies and activities pertainingUnderstand and manage the needs of clients through communications and proposal/project workOversees client contracting in unit with support from corporate legalDevelops and maintain internal and external client relationships, including project and non-project related face-to-face meetingsUnderstands Braun Intertec services and has the ability to market such to clientsCoordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline groupReviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects and recommends necessary changesReview engineering work of others and technical reportsIdentifies complex problems/possible solutions and take the appropriate action to resolveEfficiently and effectively manages project teams including engineering and field support personnelLeads, mentors, manages, and develops technical staffWorks within established procedures and/or protocols with the ability to manage and migrate riskRepresents BIC internally and externally as a technical leader and resourceConsistently follows all safety policies and practices and communicates project safety requirements to all team members assigned to projects managedSkillsBachelor's Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or closely related field, MS or PhD desirableMinimum 15 years of geotechnical engineering experience within professional consulting services, managing client relationships, and developing new businessValid Driver's LicensePE CertificationStrong leadership and strategic thinking skillsCreative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-department problemsAbility to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers and mentor in applying engineering principles and practicesAbility to influence others, delegate and develop direct reportsReputation of being a technical leader in the industry regionally or nationallyExcellent problem solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesAbility to develop and progress multiple positive client relationshipsHighly organized and ability to prioritize workAbility to work both independently and as a team memberAbility to create, maintain, and communicate project budgetsSolid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skillsBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionLife insurance401(k) planPTOEmployee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Paid holidaysCompany OverviewBraun Intertec Corporation is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm. It was founded in 1957, and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://braunintertec.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBraun Intertec Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 9 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.