Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

ECS Ltd

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; Professional Geologist (P.G.) license may be acceptable in certain states
  • 5+ years of experience in geotechnical and transportation engineering, focusing on design, project management, and technical leadership
  • Expertise in DOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM), AASHTO LRFD specifications, and geotechnical software (e.g., gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, FB-Pier, GRLWEAP)
  • Proficiency in MicroStation is preferred
  • Proven experience as a senior technical reviewer at a previous firm
  • Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation and review of geotechnical reports from junior staff while meeting project deadlines
  • Manage geotechnical engineering projects, including boring layouts, utility clearances, supervising drill rigs, in-situ testing, soil classification, and report preparation
  • Prepare and oversee geotechnical and CMT proposals by junior staff
  • Oversee CMT projects, reviewing daily reports and assisting junior staff with issue resolution and training
  • Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on reports and provide necessary technical solutions
  • Mentor, train, and develop junior-level staff
  • Collaborate with other managers on staffing decisions

Benefits

  • Employee-owned company structure
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Involvement in significant infrastructure projects
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on mentorship
  • Recognition as a leader in consulting engineering within the industry
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

ECS is actively hiring Senior Geotechnical Engineers to lead major infrastructure and transportation initiatives across North Carolina. This role is designed for a technical leader who can balance complex engineering design with high-level client management for DOT and other large-scale infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

  • Primarily involved with overseeing the preparation and review of geotechnical reports from junior staff with a strong commitment to meeting project deadlines
  • Management of geotechnical engineering projects, which will consist of performing boring layouts, obtaining utility clearances, supervising drill rigs, performing in-situ testing, classifying soils, determining appropriate laboratory tests, and preparing geotechnical engineering reports
  • Both prepare and oversee the preparation and review of geotechnical and CMT proposals by junior staff
  • Oversee CMT projects with daily report review and assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff
  • Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
  • Mentor, train, and develop junior-level staff
  • Collaborate with other managers to help make staffing decisions


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Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; Professional Geologist (P.G.) license may be acceptable in certain states
  • 5+ years of experience in geotechnical and transportation engineering, with a focus on design, project management, and technical leadership
  • Proficiency in MicroStation is preferred
  • Proven track record of leading technical reviews and serving as a senior technical reviewer at a previous firm
  • Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills
  • Demonstrate initiative and leadership in problem-solving and decision-making
  • Valid driver's license required for travel on behalf of ECS


If you're ready to take your geotechnical expertise to the next level and make a visible impact on infrastructure that matters, ECS wants to hear from you. Let's build the future of transportation-together.

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