Senior Technical Manager - Land Development
solteszDerwood (MD)
Senior Technical Manager - Land Development
Posted 2 days ago
solteszDerwood (MD)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Job Description:
Job DescriptionAdvance Engineering Excellence Without Leaving the Technical Track
Soltesz is seeking a highly experiencedSenior Technical Manager – Land Developmentto 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 schedulesWhat 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.
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