Jobs · Consulting · Ohio

Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer

ECS Group of Companies · Columbus, OH · 2 days ago
ConsultingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Leads and manages geotechnical and CMT projects from proposal through completion
  • Oversees preparation and review of geotechnical reports, including technical analysis and recommendations
  • Ensures all project tasks, from proposal to final invoice, are completed accurately and on time
  • Manages project budgets, change orders, invoicing, and collections
  • Reviews field reports and ensures quality, accuracy, and completeness
  • Prepares and oversees proposals and contracts
  • Serves as primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
  • Holds and participates in project meetings to present findings and provide technical solutions
  • Supervises field investigations, drilling, and testing activities
  • Provides technical oversight and verifies calculations and recommendations
  • Mentors and develops junior staff, technicians, and project managers
  • Supports staffing decisions and resource allocation
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 5 years of related experience
  • Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar
  • A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work, or you must have the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Advanced project management and consulting skills
  • Strong business development and client relationship skills
  • Extensive knowledge of geotechnical principles and applications
  • Strong working knowledge of construction materials testing and ASTM standards
  • Proficiency with geotechnical software
  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a consulting environment
  • Ability to mentor and develop staff

Qualifications

  • If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Skills

  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a consulting environment
  • Ability to mentor and develop staff

Benefits

  • Employee ownership
  • More than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast
  • #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026)
  • #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025)
  • #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025)

Pay

  • Competitive compensation package

Schedule

  • Full-time

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