Geotechnical Professional (PT)

ECS Ltd

6d

About The Position

As a Part-Time Geotechnical Professional, you have no problem successfully navigating competing priorities. Your technical expertise is something you take pride in, and you know how to exceed your clients’ expectations. Most of your career has been focused on geotechnical consulting, and you have a passion for the industry. Your great communication skills help you interact with your team and clients with ease. You also have a “can do” attitude and are ready to take on any project thrown your way - and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university; MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred. Other similar engineering degrees considered if program is ABET accredited
• 1 - 3 years of geotechnical engineering experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license

Responsibilities

• Management of geotechnical explorations, which consists of performing boring layouts, obtaining utility clearances, supervising drill rigs, classifying soils, determining appropriate laboratory tests, geotechnical engineering computations, and preparing Geotechnical reports
• Assist Senior Staff in marketing, preparing proposals, interfacing with clients with regard to both project specific issues and development, and project budget management and client invoicing
• Serve as a technical authority and subject-matter expert in pavement engineering, leveraging extensive experience in national-level research, design standards, and applied innovation.
• Lead and provide senior technical oversight for pavement design, evaluation, rehabilitation, and asset management projects across highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure programs.
• Translate federal research, policy, and design guidance into practical, implementable solutions for state DOTs, municipalities, and private-sector clients as a consultant service line opportunity.
• Provide strategic technical advisory services to clients on pavement performance, lifecycle cost analysis, materials selection, sustainability, resilience, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee and review pavement design reports, specifications, models, and technical memoranda, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and best practices.
• Apply deep experience in R&D and innovation to guide clients on emerging technologies, new materials, performance-based design approaches, and pilot program implementation.
• Support the development and refinement of firmwide pavement engineering methodologies, tools, and standard practices informed by national research and evolving industry trends.
• Serve as a technical mentor and educator, providing training, coaching, and knowledge transfer to engineers and project teams at all levels.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs, workshops, and presentations for internal staff and external clients, including DOT personnel and industry partners.
• Participate in peer review panels, technical committees, and professional organizations, maintaining visibility and thought leadership within the pavement engineering community.
• Collaborate with project managers and business development teams to provide technical input for proposals, scopes of work, and project approaches (without primary sales responsibility), primarily in owner-support opportunities..
• Support client relationships by serving as a trusted technical advisor, participating in key meetings, technical briefings, and project kickoff discussions.
• Contribute to white papers, technical publications, and conference presentations, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for technical excellence and innovation.
• Stay current on national and international pavement research, codes, standards, and funding initiatives, advising leadership and clients on implications for future projects.
• Pursue and identify capture teams for DOT (and similar institutions) proposals for pavement evaluation, engineering, and condition assessments that mirror the ECS local office footprint.
• Provide expert testimony or serve as a technical expert in dispute resolution or claims support, as needed.
• Assist in shaping long-term pavement practice strategy for the firm at a regional or national level.
• Act as a bridge between public-sector agencies and consulting teams, helping clients navigate federal processes, funding, and technical expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level