Geotechnical Senior Engineer

ECS Group of Companies; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer for their McKinney office. This role will involve leading key client projects, overseeing the full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects, and providing technical oversight to ensure quality.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, and be a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Join ECS to promote a positive culture and engage with the community.

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.

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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Business development

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key client projects in our McKinney office. The role involves leading project execution, providing technical oversight, ensuring quality control, and mentoring 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.

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 sections: E-7

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.