Are you an enthusiastic and team-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong interpersonal skills, and drive to create collaborative relationships with clients, team partners, managers, and in-house multi-disciplinary teams? ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Geotechnical Engineering and/or Testing/Inspection professional to lead and grow an established group within the Raleigh, NC market. The position will include oversight, direction, and growth of a team of project managers, senior technical engineers, technicians/inspectors, and support staff. Along with leadership of the team, this individual will be responsible for the overall performance of the department (P&L), client interaction, and some technical review. With a strong current workload and stable portfolio of projects to create a healthy stream of regular work, we are excited to see how your leadership skills, experience, interests, and established regional connections will expand the Raleigh geotechnical/testing/inspection group in new and exciting directions! Responsibilities: • Develop and foster client relationships to grow ESP’s presence in Raleigh and the eastern NC region • Lead the practice to set and achieve profitability and growth goals • Take ownership of the department’s overall performance (P&L) • Lead invoicing and revenue recognition for the department • Review and have familiarity with project contracts and engage in contract negotiations, as necessary, with assistance from counsel • Effectively manage client base, interaction, and satisfaction • Business development and assistance with marketing of clients including networking and active participation in professional development opportunities • Ensure quality service, consulting, and deliverables in a timely and efficient manner • Prepare and/or review proposals and technical reports • Serve as a technical leader, as necessary • Train and mentor Staff and Technicians • Collaborate with and support other ESP disciplines and service lines in the Raleigh market Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline • Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required. If registered in other states than North Carolina, individual must have the ability to obtain reciprocity in NC within 6 months • Must have at least 10 years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and/or Special Inspections • Displays strong technical skills in either Geotechnical Engineering or Testing/Inspection • Results-oriented individual with superior skills in organization, planning and attention to detail • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills • Displays strong leadership and personnel management skills • Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that will allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, approval authorities, governmental officials and the public. • Familiarity and understanding of risk management and loss prevention. • Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with deadlines and ability to adjust to project priorities and demands of multiple clients. • Intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint and relevant technical software required), including the ability to learn various types of company / client software • Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy. Corporate Information: ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection. Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53. ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including: • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays • VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date) • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc • Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid) • Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Pet Insurance • Education Reimbursement Opportunities • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan • Referral Bonuses