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