Thornton Tomasetti · 3 days ago
Geotechnical Vice President
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expThornton Tomasetti is an independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers applying engineering and scientific principles to solve global challenges. They are seeking a Geotechnical Vice President to lead forensic investigations related to geotechnical engineering failures, manage business development efforts, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with various professionals on complex projects.
Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead or support forensic investigations related to geotechnical failures, damage assessment, and cause/origin studies
Conduct field investigations, engineering assessments, feasibility studies, cost analyses, and code reviews
Prepare clear, defensible technical reports and expert opinions
Perform peer reviews and condition assessments, including order-of-magnitude cost estimates
Supervise, mentor, and provide technical direction to junior staff
Coordinate interdisciplinary efforts and ensure project delivery meets scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
Serve as primary client liaison, managing contracts, scoping, and delivery
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients (attorneys, insurance professionals, contractors, etc.)
Lead and support business development initiatives, including industry presentations and participation at events
Drive growth of the forensic geotechnical practice through pursuit strategy, proposals, and repeat client engagement
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; NCEES record preferred
15+ years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years in geotechnical design
Strong technical writing skills and the ability to express engineering findings clearly
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities
Active involvement in professional or industry organizations
Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills
Preferred
Experience serving as an expert witness
NCEES record
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Company
Thornton Tomasetti
Thornton Tomasetti is a consulting firm specialized in engineering design, investigation, and analysis services.
1001-5000 employees
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