Director of Geotechnical Engineering

Exodigo

. Lead U.S. geotechnical engineering standards, quality, and technical credibility. . Represent Exodigo’s geotechnical expertise with infrastructure owners, DOTs, contractors, and engineering consultants. . Communicate

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive geotechnical engineering expertise with a focus on U.S. civil infrastructure, ensuring adherence to industry standards and delivering high-quality engineering specifications. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Geotechnical Engineering ExperienceLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)Knowledge of DOT Standards (AASHTO, FHWA)Agile Delivery MethodologiesClient-Facing Experience

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Hard Skills

Geotechnical EngineeringEngineering SpecificationsTechnical DocumentationGeological Report AnalysisQuality Assurance ProcessesEngineering MethodologiesAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentProject ManagementBIM/CAD StandardsFormal Proposal Drafting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationNegotiationAttention to DetailLeadership

Tools & Technologies

MondayJiraSlackGantt Planning Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Industry Keywords

Civil InfrastructureGeotechnical StandardsAASHTOFHWAASTMUSACETechnical B2B ContextEngineering DeliverablesField OperationsConstruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead U.S. geotechnical engineering standards, quality, and technical credibility.
Represent Exodigo’s geotechnical expertise with infrastructure owners, DOTs, contractors, and engineering consultants.
Communicate the technology’s value, accuracy, and limitations.
Lead technical discussions, presentations, and proposals with customers and Sales.
Address engineering challenges and demonstrate real-world applications.
Translate customer requirements and industry standards into engineering specifications, acceptance criteria, QA processes, and consistent delivery practices.
Review geotechnical deliverables and serve as the responsible engineering sign-off authority.
Partner with Product and R&D to align customer needs with product capabilities and development priorities.
Work with U.S. Project Management, Operations, and CAD/BIM teams to standardize workflows and maintain consistent quality nationwide.
Collaborate across Sales, Product, R&D, Operations, and Project Management to translate engineering needs into product requirements and ensure reliable, defensible deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical specialization; M.S. strongly preferred.
10–15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience in U.S. civil infrastructure and/or construction.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to obtain additional licensure as needed.
Demonstrated track record authoring formal engineering requirement documents (PRDs, design basis documents, technical specifications) and translating market needs into user stories / acceptance criteria.
Deep working knowledge of DOT (AASHTO, FHWA, state DOT) and ASCE standards; strong familiarity with ASTM and USACE geotechnical practice.
Solid understanding of engineering and geotechnical formats, including common solutions, methodologies, and industry work practices.
Basic technological understanding of current tools and approaches used in engineering and geotechnical fields.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze geological, geotechnical, and civil engineering reports.
Substantial client-facing experience: scoping, presenting, negotiating technical approaches with owners, DOTs, and contractors; acting as voice of the customer internally.
Experience leading delivery organizations that include field operators, OPS, QA, and CAD/BIM/infrastructure engineers.
Hands-on experience running agile/structured delivery using tools such as Monday, Jira, Slack, and Gantt-based planning.
Advanced proficiency in drafting documents, proposals, and strategic plans, with meticulous attention to detail to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effective coordination of all requirements and applications.
Proven collaboration with business functions on strategy, pricing, and marketing in a technical B2B context.
U.S. work authorization; willingness to travel domestically to project sites (estimated 25–40%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy
Collaborative, no-ego team environment focused on customer impact
Exposure to cutting-edge solutions transforming digital infrastructure and data center development
Opportunity to shape sales strategy and make a direct impact on company growth