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CMC · 12 hours ago

Chief Engineer

CMC is a Fortune 500® company specializing in construction reinforcement and steel products. The Chief Engineer serves as the highest-level technical advisor, providing mentorship and strategic guidance in geotechnical engineering, while collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions across projects.

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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 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

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringGround ImprovementFoundation SystemsLeadership ExperienceTechnical Decision-MakingRisk ManagementBusiness IntuitionInterpersonal SkillsInnovationContinuous ImprovementIndustry AssociationsPhD PreferredPE LicenseMentorshipSelf-Motivated

Required

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
Potential travel of 30-50%
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
PE (Professional Engineering) License required

Preferred

PhD strongly preferred

Benefits

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

Company

CMC is a steel and metal products company that recycles scrap metal, manufactures steel, and fabricates construction materials.

H1B Sponsorship

CMC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$902M
Key Investors
West Virginia Economic Development AuthorityMaricopa County Industrial Development Authority
2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $2M
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2022-02-01Post Ipo Debt· $150M

Leadership Team

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Peter Matt
President and Chief Executive Officer
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David Miller
Co-Founder - Program Manager
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