Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

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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.

Responsibilities

* 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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Qualifications

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 Micro Station 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.

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 #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 #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025).

For additional information about ECS, visit:

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

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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 #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 #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025).

For additional information about ECS, visit:

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

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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 Micro Station is preferred

* Proven track record of leading technical reviews and serving as a senior technical reviewer at a…