Geotechnical Project Manager I

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Calgary; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering consulting is seeking a dedicated Geotechnical Engineer to join their team. This role involves preparing detailed geotechnical reports, managing construction materials testing projects, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in civil or geological engineering, along with relevant experience in the field. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects while contributing to a company that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

College savings plans

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports and manage testing projects.
• Assist with project budgets, proposals, and client meetings.

Skills

Geotechnical report preparation

Construction materials testing (CMT)

Project management

Client communication

Soil classification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Geological Engineering

Geology

Job description

What You'll Do

• Primarily involved with preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations with a strong commitment to meet project deadlines
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
• Prepare both geotechnical and CMT proposals, manage project budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices
• Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
• Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
  • Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
  • Perform research on local geologic history
  • Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
  • Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
  • Mentor and support Staff Project Managers, Assistant Staff Project Managers, and technicians in their development

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• 2 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred
  • A professional license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work to use the license in the title. If a professional license has not yet been obtained, "Manager" will be used in the title.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $75,000 - $85,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.