Geotechnical, Practice Lead Toronto, ON  30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of over 100 professional investigators, engineering technicians, and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers, and specialized consultants in North America, serving a wide variety of industries including Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy, and Transportation. If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge, and abilities to our diverse group of professionals, we are looking for you. We are currently seeking an experienced geotechnical engineering professional to join 30 Forensic Engineering as Practice Lead, Geotechnical. Reporting to the Vice President, Materials, this senior position will provide technical and practice leadership while supporting complex forensic investigations, client relationships, business development, and the continued growth and development of the Geotechnical team. The successful candidate will bring strong geotechnical consulting experience, technical expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead projects, develop people, and build trusted client relationships. Role responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Lead the Geotechnical practice at 30 Forensic Engineering, including managing a small team as necessary and supporting the growth of the practice over time. * Participate in firm leadership providing input on overall firm management, goals, and marketing. * Provide technical leadership for geotechnical investigations, projects, and assignments * Develop and execute a business plan for Geotechnical practice in support of the organization’s strategic objectives * Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying and pursuing business development and market growth opportunities * Lead and manage geotechnical projects in accordance with approved scopes of work, budgets, schedules, reporting requirements, and client agreements * Oversee client service deadlines, budgeting, invoicing, and accounts receivable for the Geotechnical practice * Perform and oversee site examinations, document reviews, field investigations, testing, and technical analysis related to geotechnical losses and failures * Prepare and review technical reports, ensuring investigations, analysis, and deliverables meet the firm’s quality standards * Effectively communicate technical findings, opinions, and recommendations to clients, colleagues, legal counsel, and other stakeholders * Provide expert opinion and testimony in mediations, arbitrations, discoveries, trials, and other legal proceedings, as required * Mentor and develop members of the Geotechnical team, providing technical direction and opportunities for professional and business growth * Collaborate with professionals across the firm on multidisciplinary investigations, projects, and business development opportunities * Represent the firm through industry conferences, seminars, professional associations, and other client and community activities * Perform additional duties as required Requirements: * Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or a related engineering discipline * A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive post degree experience in geotechnical engineering, including significant experience within a consulting engineering environment * Currently registered as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligible for registration * Demonstrated experience in a senior technical, project management, or practice leadership capacity * Strong understanding of the commercial and operational aspects of consulting engineering practice * Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work effectively with professionals across different disciplines * Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills * Experience working on complex forensic, litigation, or failure investigation matters would be considered an asset * Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle * Ability and willingness to travel as required   Our Mission:  We are problem solvers. Together, our passionate and diverse professionals are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. We bring clarity to complex scientific problems to help our clients make decisions with confidence. How we work: Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting, and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic firm in Canada servicing the legal and insurance industries. The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implement systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth. Our Process: 30 Forensic Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities. We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process: 1. Recruiter Phone Interview 2. Hiring Manager(s) Interview 3. Team Interview Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through our applicant tracking system - https://30fe.bamboohr.com/careers/155 We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those qualified for the position will be contacted