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
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.
