Geotechnical Senior Engineer

Engineering Consulting Service; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key client projects from our Dallas office. You will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have a PE license, 5+ years of geotechnical experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to develop scopes, budgets, and schedules while coordinating field exploration and laboratory data interpretation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Safety regulations

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license

MS preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key client projects in our Dallas office. In this role, you will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee 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.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Required Education & Certifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.


• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Preferred Education & Certifications:

• MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.

Military Qualifications

The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled \"Required Qualifications\":

• E-7

About Us

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.