Geotechnical Vice President

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Forensic practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.

The Role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Vice President to join our dynamic team in Texas. In this role, you will lead and manage forensic investigations involving geotechnical engineering failures and claims. The role also includes contributing to marketing and business development efforts and mentoring junior staff by providing technical direction. You’ll work closely with attorneys, insurance professionals, property owners, and contractors on a variety of complex projects - ranging from emergency response to litigation support. Experience testifying or serving as an expert witness is preferred, and support will be provided for those interested in developing this skill set.

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

Requirements

• 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

• Experience serving as an expert witness preferred

• 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

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• 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

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