Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer

Engineering Consulting Service; Virginia, Roanoke (MN, VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage key client projects. This role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects, developing project scopes and budgets, and providing technical oversight. You will also mentor junior staff, ensuring quality control and promoting a positive company culture. Join a company that values its employees and offers great benefits, including paid time off and health insurance plans. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Plans

Retirement Plans

College Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude and excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and project managers.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Business Development

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

MS in Civil Engineering

Job description

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

Required Experience & Skills:

• 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.

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.