Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer

ECS Southwest, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include overseeing full lifecycle of geotechnical projects, developing scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans, and performing analyses and calculations. You will coach junior staff and contribute to business development efforts while promoting a positive

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is a plus.
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of geotechnical principles and industry standards.
• Experience in business development is a plus.

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.

Job description

Responsibilities

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

• 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.

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 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 #60 in Engineering News‑Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #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, clickhere.