Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer –NC

Our client, a geotechnical ground improvement solutions company, is looking for a Chief Engineer.

The Chief Engineer serves as the company’s highest-level and most senior technical advisor and expert,

providing expert guidance, proactive mentorship, and strategic insight across all geotechnical

engineering activities. Ideally based out the Greater Charlotte, NC area.

Responsibilities :

• Provide Leadership Team level support and mentorship to engineering and technical

leaders and resources across the organization

• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish, oversee and refine

engineering strategy, standards, and technical governance

• Serve as high level technical authority on complex geotechnical designs, methodologies,

and construction approaches

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure consistency, quality, and

compliance with 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

Education, qualifications and requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geotechnical construction, or

closely related engineering disciplines

• 10+ years of 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
• Professional Engineer
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Success Characteristics:

• Strong people 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.

• Successful prioritization, coordination, and matrix management skills. Self-directed and

initiative-taking. Strong sense of urgency.

• Ability to blend strong engineering & technical skills with practical business intuition
• Active in industry associations

For more information, please submit your resume to: [email protected].

Blake Chastain

1531 West Oak Street

Zionsville, IN 46077

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