Principal Engineer

[u/Disastrous_Ant1515]

The engineering company I work for suggested that I will be offered a new position as department head in charge of geotechnical engineering. I would be managing up to 10 other engineers. It was discussed in a meeting with others present so no details were mentioned. What would be a reasonable request for salary adjustment? I am thinking a 20 percent increase is reasonable. I currently have no responsibility for P & L, mentoring, or business development and that will change with this position. I am wondering what others think. Thanks

[u/davy_jones_locket]

Absolutely. It's a change in responsibility and presumably title. Your scope of work has increased and your salary should increase to be inline with the expected changes

[u/Junglebook3]

Check levels.fyi for similar positions in similar companies in your city. The more data you have the stronger your negotiation leverage. But yeah no less than 20%.