Chief Geotechnical Engineer & Advisor

Shape the future of ground-improvement technology as a senior technical leader, mentoring engineering teams and advancing innovative foundation solutions in a flexible, remote-friendly role. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alex Dickinson Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $175,000 - $275,000 per year 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. 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. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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