Job Description
Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer Consultant
Work Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer Consultant toprovide technical expertise, project oversight, and client support for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects. This role will support engineering analysis, field investigations, laboratory coordination, and reporting while ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in geotechnical engineering, experience managing projects, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify
Work Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer Consultant toprovide technical expertise, project oversight, and client support for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects. This role will support engineering analysis, field investigations, laboratory coordination, and reporting while ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in geotechnical engineering, experience managing projects, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform and oversee geotechnical engineering analysis, field explorations, and laboratory testing programs.
- Review and interpret subsurface investigation data, including soil and rock properties.
- Prepare and review geotechnical reports, recommendations, and technical documentation.
- Provide foundation design recommendations, slope stability analysis, earthwork evaluation, and pavement design support.
- Ensure projects adhere to applicable standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Conduct senior-level technical reviews to ensure accuracy and quality control.
- Provide construction-phase support, including observation, testing oversight, and issue resolution.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with engineers, geologists, technicians, subcontractors, and laboratories.
- Prepare written proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
- Track project progress to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Serve as a technical liaison to clients, addressing engineering concerns and providing solutions.
- Assist with business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client meetings.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business.
- Support projects involving GDOT or other state/federal agencies (preferred).
- Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license required (Georgia registration preferred).
- 5-10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
- Experience with GDOT projects preferred.
- Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, field investigations, and laboratory testing procedures.
- Experience in preparing technical reports and engineering recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT), federal, or municipal projects.
- Familiarity with slope stability, deep and shallow foundations, retaining walls, and embankment design.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Birmingham |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Website | http://www.ecslimited.com/ |
About Company
Why ECS? We have grit. What does that mean for you? We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with a fearless attitude. From trekking knee deep through swamplands to rappelling off of buildings, we do whatever it takes to safely get the job done! We have guts. The footprint of our company allows us to be nimble. With exceptional expertise and locations across the nation, we have the strength to support your project. We are resilient. We will ask the right questions, listen to your concerns and deliver. The opportunities to collaborate and think outside the box are infinite. We take initiative. The work we do sometimes does not have an easy solution. It takes drive, determination and the ability to connect people and ideas to achieve remarkable results. We bring tenacity. To put it plainly, we provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services. From conception to completion, our boots are made for working.
To find out more about ECS: www.ecslimited.com
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Business Supportunmatched
- Civil Engineeringunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Construction Supportunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Customer Service Evaluationunmatched
- Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
- Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
- Engineeringunmatched
- Engineering Consultingunmatched
- Federal Governmentunmatched
- Geologyunmatched
- Geotechnical Engineeringunmatched
- Laboratoryunmatched
- Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
- Laboratory Testingunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Professional Engineerunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Proposal Writingunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Stability Analysisunmatched
- Subsurface/Underground Explorationunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Consultingunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Test Programunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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