Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

ECS Ltd • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

ECS is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead major infrastructure and transportation initiatives across the Southeast. The role balances complex geotechnical engineering design with client management for DOT and other large-scale infrastructure programs. The engineer provides technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, oversees field explorations and engineering deliverables, manages budgets and resources, and supports business development and client relationships. The position requires compliance with NCDOT, AASHTO, and ASTM standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; Professional Geologist (P.G.) license may be acceptable in certain states.
• At least 5 years of experience in geotechnical and transportation engineering, focused on design, project management, and technical leadership.
• Expertise in DOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM), AASHTO LRFD specifications, and geotechnical software such as gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, FB-Pier, and GRLWEAP.
• Proven track record leading technical reviews and serving as a senior technical reviewer at a previous firm.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Initiative and leadership in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel on behalf of ECS.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leading support for multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and designers on geotechnical and construction materials testing projects.
• Direct the design of embankments, retaining structures, subgrade stabilization, and deep and shallow foundations using MicroStation and OpenRoads.
• Oversee and plan geotechnical field explorations, including drilling, test pits, and inspections as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT or other agency project managers and external stakeholders, ensuring technical requirements and deadlines are met across concurrent programs.
• Oversee geotechnical engineering reports and design packages, providing a technical seal as needed.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation to deliver infrastructure projects on time.
• Identify regional business opportunities and lead the technical portion of proposal submissions.
• Cultivate relationships with decision-makers at DOTs, municipal agencies, and Tier 1 prime consultants.
• Ensure technical deliverables and field operations comply with NCDOT, AASHTO, and ASTM standards.

What This Job Offers

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