Engineering Manager, Geotechnical Design (DOT/GO/TRANS #18991)

Onsite$96,366 - $154,170/yrPosted Sep 24, 2026

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$96,366 - $154,170/yr
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
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About this role

Salary

 

$46.33 - $74.12 Hourly

$96,358 - $154,173 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C12

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time.  Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The Materials Testing Laboratory  provides technical support regarding design, use, application, evaluation and research associated with all construction materials. The Geotechnical Section provides testing and design of the geologic soils and bedrock formations to insure stability of the roadway facility.

As a valued new employee to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position is responsible for leading personnel in the Geotechnical Design Unit, evaluating geological and geotechnical conditions of highway features such as steepened earth and rock slopes, bridge foundations & drainage structures to ensure safety of the traveling public. This position will lead and manage Geotechnical Design Personnel, generate and review geotechnical reports, foundation reports, specifications and design plans. Provide design and construction support by applying American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials, Federal Highway Administration Design Policies for Geotechnical Design.

How does it get done?

 
The primary responsibilities of this position will include:

*  Use geotechnical scoping reports, along with associated lab data, to generate design recommendations for foundations of highway infrastructure assets such as bridges, soil and rock slopes, embankments, and retaining structures.
*  Assists in processing geotechnical lab testing, data reports, and borehole logs.
*  Supports research and development of new programs to improve the NMDOT Geotechnical Program.
*  Supervise and mentor junior engineering and geoscience staff.

Who are the customers?

 
NMDOT State Materials Laboratories and Geotechnical Engineering Section, NMDOT Bridge Design and Drainage Bureaus, consulting engineers, and the traveling public.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate will have preferred education and/or experience in the following areas:

*  A basic knowledge of soil and rock classification systems;
*  A fundamental understanding of geotechnical engineering principals and practices;
*  Supervising staff;
*  Working with lab equipment and analyzing data;
*  Writing and reviewing reports and participating in technical meetings;
*  Highway design experience, including Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methods.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.

Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

 
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Kelly Montoya, 505-795-5001 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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