Senior Technical Manager - Land Development

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
• 20+ 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.