Advance Engineering Excellence Without Leaving the Technical Track Soltesz is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager – Land Development to join our Rockville office. This role is designed for an accomplished civil engineering professional who wants to remain focused on technical leadership, quality, and problem-solving while helping shape engineering excellence across a wide range of land development projects. Unlike traditional management positions, this role is not focused on project management, budgets, staffing, or business development. Instead, the Senior Technical Manager serves as a trusted technical authority, providing expert guidance, quality assurance, and engineering leadership across the organization. What You'll Do As a Senior Technical Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting project teams and maintaining Soltesz's commitment to technical excellence. Key responsibilities include: • Serve as a senior technical resource for land development engineering projects • Provide expert guidance on site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roadway design • Perform advanced technical reviews of engineering plans, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation • Assist project teams in developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges • Advise on regulatory compliance and jurisdictional requirements • Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives across the firm • Promote technical best practices and engineering standards • Provide technical leadership and sound engineering judgment throughout project development without responsibility for staffing, budgets, or schedules What You'll Bring • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Maryland preferred but not required • 15+ years of progressive land development civil engineering experience • Extensive knowledge of Maryland land development regulations and local jurisdiction requirements • Strong technical expertise in site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility, and roadway design • Proven ability to perform senior-level technical review and engineering analysis • Excellent problem-solving skills and engineering judgment • Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement Why Join Soltesz? At Soltesz, we recognize that not every engineering leader wants to follow the traditional management path. This position offers a unique opportunity to remain hands-on in technical engineering while influencing project quality and mentoring project teams through technical expertise. We offer: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive health and dental benefits • 401(k) retirement plan • Family-friendly work environment • Opportunities to influence technical standards and engineering excellence • Challenging and impactful projects throughout the Washington metropolitan region Soltesz is a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, landscape architecture, planning, environmental science, and surveying services. Our success is built on talented professionals, strong client relationships, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. If you're a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and serving as a trusted technical resource, we'd love to hear from you. Soltesz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.