Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer; Leadership Track

Responsibilities

ECS is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer for our Denver, CO office. This is a senior consulting engineering role built for someone who wants to lead projects now and grow into Department Manager, then branch or regional leadership over time. You will run subsurface investigations, develop geotechnical design recommendations, and deliver clear, defensible reports for projects across commercial development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, industrial, and residential.

• Manage and execute geotechnical engineering projects across Denver and the surrounding region.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle to confirm scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Manage compliance with project scopes, schedules, and budgets, including change management and coordination of project documentation.
• Support marketing with proposals and project management with cost estimates, and project plans for geotechnical scopes.

• Conduct and supervise field exploration programs including soil borings, test pits, CPTs, and geophysical surveys.
• Perform advanced geotechnical analyses including slope stability, settlement, shallow and deep foundations, and earth retention systems.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, proposals, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with CMT field and lab technicians and use their findings in reports and recommendations.
• Conduct field and in-situ testing as needed.

• Mentor and guide junior staff, including review and feedback on technical work and deliverable quality.
• Contribute to consistent technical execution through QA/QC habits, practical coaching, and knowledge sharing across the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Active PE license in any U.S. state with ability to obtain Colorado PE by comity/reciprocity within 6 months.
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in a consulting engineering setting.
• Strong understanding of subsurface investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical design principles.
• Experience with foundation systems, retaining structures, ground improvement, and forensic investigations.
• Experience with common geotechnical tools such as Geo Studio, gINT, LPile, or similar.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Familiarity with CAD and/or Micro Station for collaboration with design teams.
• Experience in proposal writing and business development.
• Project management experience with DOT or large-scale commercial, residential, municipal, and retail clients.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE, DFI, or Geo-Institute.

This role is structured for someone who wants a longer runway beyond project execution. You will work closely with local leadership on client delivery, mentoring, and project planning, with opportunities to expand into people leadership and operational responsibility as you demonstrate readiness. Over time, the goal is progression from leading projects to leading a team, then owning a larger slice of client relationships and group performance.

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
  • E-7

The expected pay range for this role and location is $100,000 - $140,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.