Vice President of Engineering - Geotechnical

June 6, 2026

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PEC offers meaningful engineering work, a collaborative professional culture, and the stability of an established firm that continues to grow. We value expertise, accountability, and respect—providing clear expectations, competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to develop your career while making a real impact in the communities we serve.

More geared towards Engineers......At PEC, you’ll work on meaningful projects that shape communities—without sacrificing stability, professionalism, or work-life balance. We’re an established, growing engineering firm where people are treated with respect, expectations are clear, and good work is recognized.

You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals who value quality, accountability, and teamwork. We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and long‑term career opportunities in an environment that supports both personal and professional growth. If you’re looking for a place to build a career—not just take a job—PEC offers the structure, support, and purpose to do your best work.

Position Summary:

The Vice President is a primary leader within the firm. This position leads client service, technical staff management, strategic planning, engineering processes and procedures, and project execution for the Division.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage, mentor and lead staff within the Division.
Deliver PEC’s purpose and vision to our clients and staff.
Uphold the technical reputation of the Division.
Promote services of the Division within PEC and outside to current and potential clients.
Provide workload management of team members in the Division.
Oversee Division efficiency for production of work product.
Manage project risks related to technical portions of Division.
Develop, implement, and enforce appropriate Business Practices and Quality Procedures specifically related to the Division.
Manage Division costs to within budgets.
Set Division standards and deliver projects within those set standards.
Collaborate between departments to achieve company vision.
Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Experience in managing staff members preferred
Accustom to collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines.
Understand current trends within the construction industry and specific Technical Discipline.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent in non-engineering Divisions (Geologist, Surveyor, or Construction/Project Manager)
A minimum of 15 years of actual experience in the design and construction industry.

License and Certification:

Professional license preferred/

Work Environment:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

Technical Leads, Practice Leads, Team Leads, Key Service Line Leaders

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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