Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bentley MicroStation, Boring, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Consulting, Drilling Equipment, Driver's License, Engineering, Engineering Consulting, Engineering Management, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Green Construction, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Sales Management, Software Specification, Soil Mechanics, Soil Science, Staff Training, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, Transportation Engineering, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

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
  • 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.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters 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.
  • Expertise in DOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM), AASHTO LRFD specifications, and geotechnical software (e.g., gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, FB-Pier, GRLWEAP).
  • 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 drivers license required for travel on behalf of ECS.

If youre 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. Lets build the future of transportation-together.

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast.

ECS is currently ranked:

  • #66 in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025)
  • #148 in Engineering News-Records Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025)
  • #50 in Zweig Groups Hot Firm List (May 2025)

For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

About the Company

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Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

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

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.ecslimited.com/