Position SummaryThe Chief Engineer serves as the firm's highest-level technical authority for geotechnical and transportation infrastructure projects, providing strategic engineering direction, technical oversight, and leadership across complex civil infrastructure work. This role is ideal for a highly respected engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to establish standards, guide engineering teams, support key clients, and influence the long-term growth of the geotechnical practice.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the firm's ultimate technical authority for geotechnical and transportation engineering projects.
- Participates in the senior management team of the company.
- Establish technical standards, quality procedures, and best practices across the organization.
- Provide senior-level oversight and review of complex geotechnical reports, analyses, designs, and project deliverables.
- Guide project teams in resolving complex engineering challenges and technical issues.
- Serve as a senior technical liaison with key clients, DOTs, and agency partners.
- Provide technical leadership for major proposals, pursuits, interviews, and strategic opportunities.
- Develop and mentor senior engineering staff through technical coaching and knowledge sharing.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred with Geotechnical focus).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required (GA or SC preferred with ability to obtain additional licenses as needed).
- 20+ years of geotechnical or civil engineering consulting experience.
- Extensive background in geotechnical engineering, transportation infrastructure, and DOT projects.
- Demonstrated experience as a senior technical leader, reviewer, or engineering authority.
- Strong ability to influence technical direction and develop engineering teams.
- Excellent communication skills and executive-level client experience.
Preferred Experience- Transportation/highway and DOT project experience.
- Design-Build project experience.
- Experience establishing technical standards and engineering practices.
- Experience leading technical teams, departments, or practice areas.
- Prior/Current role as Chief Engineer, Senior Principal Engineer, Technical Director, or Engineering Practice Leader.
What Success Looks Like- Recognized as the firm's ultimate technical authority for geotechnical and transportation challenges.
- Establishes consistent engineering standards and elevates technical quality across the organization.
- Trusted advisor to executive leadership, DOTs, and key clients.
- Develops future technical leaders and strengthens the firm's engineering capabilities.
- Supports strategic growth through technical excellence, industry reputation, and client relationships.
