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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What We're Looking For:
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
- Expertise in DOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM), AASHTO LRFD specifications, and geotechnical software (e.g., gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, FB-Pier, GRLWEAP)
- Proficiency in MicroStation 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.
Who We Are:
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 #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.