Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

ECS Ltd • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MicroStation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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