Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer

About the Company

ECS Limited is an employee-owned leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. Founded in 1988, ECS operates over 100 offices and testing facilities nationwide with more than 3,000 employees. The company is 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).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and engineering calculations.
• Supervise field exploration programs and interpret geotechnical data from boring layouts, utility clearances, and laboratory tests.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and project managers.
• Assist with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of geotechnical principles.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Business development experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related field (preferred).