Project Engineer; Transportation

Position: Project Engineer (Transportation)
Relocation + Sign on Bonus Offered + ESOP Profit Sharing + High Retirement Contributions + Employee Owned (share in the success!) + Opportunity to Build in an Established and Well Known Brand + Municipal + K-12

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Chelsea Piekarski
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Salary: $130,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a 100% employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with a 60+ year history of delivering geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing expertise across the U.S. Our teams partner with clients to design practical, reliable solutions that strengthen infrastructure and communities.

What makes us unique is our ownership model: every employee is also an owner, sharing directly in the company’s success. That mindset drives collaboration, accountability, and long-term commitment. We’re in active growth mode, expanding our footprint and building key markets with an entrepreneurial approach backed by decades of technical excellence.

Joining us means stepping into a culture where your expertise is valued, your career path is supported, and you have a true voice in shaping the company’s future.

Why join us?

• Last year ESOP paid 11% (of base + bonus), 13% retirement, etc.. TRULY UNMATCHED COMPENSATION POTENTIAL
• Direct impact on strategy and growth trajectory
• Leadership pathway with mentoring and succession built into role design
• Highly supportive VP leadership — straightforward, invested in people
• Employee-owned company with strong benefits, PTO, 401(k), and ESOP

Job Details

We’re seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Lenexa, KS geotechnical team — an established, high-performing group that’s ready for dedicated leadership.

About the Role

You’ll oversee the office’s operations, client relationships, and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for guiding a self-sufficient team of engineers, PMs, and field staff while strengthening client partnerships and business development efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee operational, technical, and client success across the Lenexa office
• Lead business development and client relationship efforts within Kansas and surrounding states
• Manage and mentor engineering, field, and lab teams (approx. 20 total staff)
• Analyze financial performance and drive profitability and growth
• Recruit, retain, and develop top talent to meet office and business goals
• Set direction for client pursuits, proposals, and local marketing efforts
• Maintain a collaborative and accountable work culture that aligns with company values

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of geotechnical or related engineering experience
• Licensed P.E., Professional Geologist, or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to lead and inspire technical teams
• Strong business development and client relationship skills
• Experience with rail or DOT projects is a plus
• Demonstrated thought leadership (conference presentations, publications, etc.)

Compensation:

• Competitive base + bonus
• ESOP + High contribution to retirement (last year was 13% retirement contribution + 11% ESOP based on total earnings)
• Relocation and sign-on bonus available depending on the candidate

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