Director of Geotechnical Engineering

Exodigo • Oakland, CA

7d • $160,000 - $260,000 • Remote

About The Position

Exodigo is seeking a Director of Geotechnical Engineering to lead U.S. geotechnical engineering standards, quality, and technical credibility. This senior role combines engineering leadership with customer engagement, helping infrastructure owners, contractors, and engineering consultants understand and trust Exodigo’s subsurface intelligence technology. The role focuses particularly on complex civil infrastructure, including tunnels, bridges, and transportation projects.

The Director will partner with Sales as a technical advisor and work across Product, R&D, Operations, and Project Management to translate engineering needs into product requirements and ensure reliable, defensible deliverables. The position is based in the United States, remote or hybrid, with approximately 40% domestic travel; remote candidates in NYC or LA are preferred.

Exodigo develops non-intrusive underground mapping platforms combining multi-sensor fusion, 3D imaging, and AI to produce underground maps for customers in utilities, transportation, and government. The company describes itself as a remote-first, collaborative organization focused on customer impact and transforming underground exploration.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical specialization; an M.S. is 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.
• Track record authoring formal engineering requirement documents, such as PRDs, design basis documents, and technical specifications, and translating market needs into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Deep working knowledge of DOT (AASHTO, FHWA, and state DOT) and ASCE standards; strong familiarity with ASTM and USACE geotechnical practice.
• Working understanding of engineering and geotechnical formats, 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, and negotiating technical approaches with owners, DOTs, and contractors, and acting as the voice of the customer internally.
• Experience leading delivery organizations that include field operators, Operations, QA, and CAD/BIM/infrastructure engineers.
• Hands-on experience running agile or 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, clarity, accuracy, and coordination of requirements and applications.
• Proven collaboration with business functions on strategy, pricing, and marketing in a technical B2B context.
• U.S. work authorization and willingness to travel domestically to project sites; travel is estimated at 25–40%.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience leading delivery for productized geotechnical solutions, such as instrumentation, monitoring, sensing, specialty foundations, or ground improvement.
• Prior role as a technical or delivery lead on major DOT or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Active participation in ASCE Geo-Institute, TRB committees, or DFI technical committees.
• Experience working in a growth-stage company environment with cross-functional business exposure.

Responsibilities

• Represent Exodigo’s geotechnical expertise with infrastructure owners, DOTs, contractors, and engineering consultants, communicating the technology’s value, accuracy, and limitations.
• Lead technical discussions, presentations, and proposals with customers and Sales, addressing engineering challenges and demonstrating 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 with business functions on strategy, pricing, and marketing in a technical B2B context.
• Lead delivery organizations that include field operators, Operations, QA, and CAD/BIM/infrastructure engineers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director