Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer

ECS Group of Companies; Charlottesville (VA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Join a national, employee-owned firm with a strong geotechnical and consulting focus, and work closely with clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Formación

• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong technical 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 data.
• Perform technical review of designs, drawings, plans, specs.
• Provide coaching to junior engineers and project managers.
• Assist with business development through client engagement.
• Promote company values and high employee engagement.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical experience

Project management

Team leadership

Standards & safety knowledge

Business development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geological Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

MS degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key client projects in our Charlottesville 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.

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

The expected pay range for this role and location is $75k - $95k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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.