Commercial Metals

Recycling-based steel production and fabrication

Chief Engineer - Geotechnical

Geotechnical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeDavidson, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geotechnical construction, or closely related engineering disciplines.
At least 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.
Ability to prioritize, manage a large workload, and effectively manage change in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to combine engineering and technical skills with practical business intuition.
Active participation in industry associations.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field is required.
A Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.

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 a 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.
Represent Geopier with clients, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations as the company’s senior engineering representative.

Desired Qualifications

A PhD is strongly preferred.
Preferred areas of study or expertise include advanced geotechnics, geotechnical expertise, and numerical modelling expertise.

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

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

Why This Job

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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Need

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

Your Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field required. Area of study preference and/or requirements: Advanced Geotechnics Expertise, Geotechnical Expertise, Numerical Modelling Expertise
PhD strongly preferred
PE (Professional Engineering) License required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

About the Company

Commercial Metals

Recycling-based steel production and fabrication

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) manufactures steel and metal products in a vertically integrated model that spans recycling, steel production, and fabrication. It runs recycling plants to collect and process scrap metal, which serves as the main raw material for its mills. The steel mills produce products such as rebar, merchant bar, and wire rod, which are sold mainly to the construction industry for infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. CMC also operates fabrication facilities that customize steel products by cutting, bending, and other processing to meet customer needs. The company mainly serves customers in the United States and Europe and maintains control over the entire supply chain—from scrap sourcing to finished products—giving it cost advantages and tighter quality control over the final materials.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1915

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