Design Team Lead - Hybrid Westminster, CO

Design Team Lead - Geotechnical Engineering Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $160,000+ depending on experience Performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Mental health and wellness benefits 401(k) with company match Flexible paid time off + company holidays Paid parental leave Relocation assistance available for strong candidates About the Opportunity A rapidly growing geotechnical construction and engineering organization is seeking a Design Team Lead to help drive technical excellence, mentor engineering talent, and lead delivery of complex geotechnical and geostructural projects across North America. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on technical work with team development and cross-functional collaboration. The organization is in strong growth mode and offers clear long-term advancement potential into senior engineering leadership. What You'll Do Serve as a technical leader on complex geotechnical and geostructural projects Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) for select projects Review and approve engineering deliverables for quality, constructability, and risk management Mentor and develop engineers across the design team Help drive hiring, workload planning, and performance management initiatives Collaborate closely with estimating, operations, and sales teams to improve project execution Participate in process improvement and leadership initiatives across the engineering organization Support client-facing discussions, technical presentations, and project strategy What They're Looking For BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field Professional Engineer (PE) license required 10+ years of relevant geotechnical or geostructural engineering experience Prior leadership or team management experience Expertise in at least one of the following: Rockfall Landslide mitigation Micropiles Deep foundations Grouting Slope stabilization Strong communication and decision-making skills in fast-paced project environments Preferred Qualifications MS in Civil or Geological Engineering GE and/or SE licensure Experience with complex geotechnical construction projects Background leading multidisciplinary engineering teams Numerical modeling experience Work Environment Hybrid schedule: onsite

Tuesday-Thursday Location:

Westminster, CO Potential flexibility for remote candidates on a case-by-case basis Up to 25% travel within North America Why This Role Stands Out This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering organization where senior technical leaders have direct influence on project delivery, team development, and long-term business growth. The company values ownership, technical creativity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving in the field and in design. If you're looking for a leadership role that combines engineering depth, mentorship, and strategic impact, this could be an excellent next step.