Chief Engineer - Geotechnical

GEOPIER

Davidson (NC)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits coverage: medical/vison

Day 1 PTO & vacation

401(k) matching 4.5%

Lifestyle benefit $500/year

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

GEOPIER seeks a Chief Engineer - Geotechnical in Davidson, NC to provide top-level technical leadership across geotechnical engineering, construction, and design activities. The role drives strategy, quality, and risk management while mentoring senior engineers and supporting major client engagements.

The candidate brings 15+ years in geotechnical disciplines, 10+ years in leadership, and deep ground improvement expertise, with PE licensing and a PhD preferred.

Qualifications

15+ years in geotechnical engineering, construction or related fields.
10+ years progressive leadership of engineers/teams.
Deep expertise in ground improvement and geotechnical design/constructibility.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership at the executive level across engineering and technical leaders.
Collaborate to refine Geopier's engineering strategy, standards, and governance.
Serve as senior technical authority on complex geotechnical designs and methods.
Ensure consistency and quality of engineering practices across regions/projects.
Lead technical risk assessment and mitigation for major projects.
Support innovation and advancement of geotechnical tools and methods.
Represent Geopier with clients, regulators, and professional bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical design

Ground improvement

Risk management

Industry engagement

Education

M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

PhD preferred

PE license

Job description

Chief Engineer - Geotechnical

Location: Davidson, NC, US, 28036

Group: Emerging Businesses Group

Division: Geopier

Job ID: 20571

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

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

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. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

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.

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