Chief Geotechnical Engineer & Advisor

Leoforce; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Equity incentives

Technical influence

Innovation-driven work

Leadership without micromanagement

Job summary

Leoforce seeks a Senior Geotechnical Advisory Leader to steer strategy, risk assessment, and technical guidance for a global client base. You will influence ground-improvement approaches and mentor a cross‑functional team of engineers while operating in a remote, flexible environment.

You will leverage 15+ years of geotechnical experience, hold a PE license, and collaborate with sales and operations to align engineering excellence with business goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• 10+ years in senior engineering leadership.
• Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong mentoring and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory engineering guidance to sales and technical teams.
• Lead geotechnical strategy and technology development.
• Mentor senior engineers across distributed teams.
• Influence engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's in Civil/Geotechnical Eng.

PhD (preferred)

Tools

PE license

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $175,000 - $275,000 per year

Job Details

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geotechnical construction, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience involving senior engineers, technical teams, or engineering functions.
• Deep technical expertise in ground improvement, foundation systems, and geotechnical design and construction practices.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated technical judgment and experience assessing and managing engineering risk.
• Strong mentoring, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence experienced professionals without micromanaging.
• Proven ability to connect engineering strategy and technical innovation with operational priorities and business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced expertise in geotechnics, numerical modeling, or complex geotechnical analysis.
• Experience developing or refining innovative ground-improvement technologies, proprietary engineering systems, or technical specifications.
• Experience influencing technical practices across a geographically distributed or matrixed organization.
• Active involvement in relevant professional engineering associations.

A bit about us:

Our client develops and commercializes innovative ground-improvement technologies used to address challenging soil conditions and foundation requirements. The company licenses its proprietary systems to organizations around the world and supports its licensees with engineering expertise, technical guidance, and best practices.

With a strong focus on innovation and practical engineering solutions, this organization combines advanced geotechnical expertise with real-world construction applications. It offers the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, support a high-performing global team, and help advance the next generation of ground-improvement technologies.

Why join us?

• Remote flexibility: Work remotely across time zones, with flexibility in your working hours.
• Long-term incentives: Eligibility for an employee equity and incentive program as it becomes available.
• Technical influence: Help shape engineering standards, technical strategy, and company-wide best practices.
• Innovation-driven work: Contribute to the development and refinement of proprietary ground-improvement technologies.
• Leadership without micromanagement: Mentor experienced engineers and influence decisions across a geographically distributed organization.

This is a unique full time advisory role, helping consult with an established team of engineers on the team on both the sales & seller/doer side, as well as the hands on technical & operational engineering side.