Chief Engineer - Geotechnical

Commercial Metals; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits coverage

PTO & vacation

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals is seeking a Chief Engineer to serve as the highest-level geotechnical advisor for Geopier projects. You will mentor engineering leaders, shape strategy, and ensure technical governance across regions and projects.

With 15+ years in geotechnical engineering and 10+ years in leadership, you will drive risk management, pursue innovation, and represent the company with clients and regulators on major engagements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in geotechnical engineering or closely related fields.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing senior engineers or technical teams.
• Deep expertise in ground improvement and foundation systems.
• Ability to lead organizations through growth, complexity and change.
• Strong judgment in technical decision-making and risk management.
• Active in industry associations.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership Team level support and mentorship to engineering and technical leaders.
• Collaborate to establish and refine engineering strategy, standards and governance.
• Serve as high level technical authority on complex geotechnical designs and methods.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance of engineering practices across regions.
• Lead technical risk assessment and mitigation for high-profile projects.
• Support innovation and advancement of geotechnical systems and tools.
• Support major pursuits, proposals, and key client engagements as a technical leader.
• Represent the company with clients, regulatory bodies and professional organizations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Ground improvement

Risk management

Client engagement

Industry involvement

Travel readiness

Education

Master's in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

PhD preferred

PE License

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Company Overview

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world.

Why This Job

The Chief Engineer serves as Geopier's highest-level and most senior technical advisor and expert, providing expert guidance, proactive mentorship, and strategic insight across all geotechnical engineering activities. The Chief Engineer plays a critical role in shaping the team's engineering approaches by advising and coaching our internal engineering and commercial teams, fostering sound judgement, and supporting the development of high-quality, reliable geotechnical solutions.

What You'll Do

• Provide Leadership Team level support and mentorship to engineering and technical leaders and resources across the organization
• Collaborate with Geopier engineering teams to establish, oversee and refine Geopier's engineering strategy, standards, and technical governance
• Serve as high level technical authority on complex geotechnical designs, methodologies, and construction approaches
• Collaborate with Geopier engineering teams to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance of engineering practices across all regions and projects
• Lead technical risk assessment and mitigation for complex or high-profile projects
• Support innovation, continuous improvement, and advancement of geotechnical systems, tools, and methodologies
• Support major pursuits, proposals, and key client engagements as a technical leader and advisor
• Actively represent Geopier with clients, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations as the company's senior engineering representative

What You'll Need

• 15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geotechnical construction, or closely related engineering disciplines
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including management of senior engineers, technical teams, or engineering functions
• Deep technical expertise in ground improvement, foundation systems, and geotechnical design and construction practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering organizations through growth, complexity, and change
• Strong judgment in technical decision-making and risk management
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to become a trusted business advisor with key decision-makers
• Demonstrated ability to develop opportunities and specifications for a value-added product and system
• Proven track record of influencing operations and driving business results in a complex, matrixed organization
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize, manage a large workload, and effectively manage change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to blend strong engineering & technical skills with practical business intuition
• Active in industry associations
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Your Education

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field required. Area of study preference and/or requirements: Advanced Geotechnics Expertise, Geotechnical Expertise, Numerical Modelling Expertise
• PhD strongly preferred
• PE (Professional Engineering) License required

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.