Chief Engineer - Geotechnical

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Education

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

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