Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

What You'll Do:

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, and 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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What We're Looking For:

Qualifications: 

• 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 

 

If you’re 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. Let’s build the future of transportation—together. 

 

Who We Are:

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

 

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