Chief Engineer
Job in
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, USA
Listed on 2026-08-28
Listing for:
Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Safety Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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