Geotechnical Staff Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an entry‑level geotechnical professional to support the preparation of geotechnical reports in collaboration with senior staff. This role involves coordinating and assisting with field and laboratory tasks across geotechnical and CMT projects.

You will help manage budgets, review daily reports, and train field personnel while performing site investigations and related duties under supervision. A driver’s license is required for field work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• No experience required.
• A professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in your career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports in collaboration with senior staff.
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review and training of field staff.
• Manage project budgets on geotechnical and CMT projects and prepare invoices.
• Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access.
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances.
• Perform in-situ testing and may perform specialized geotechnical field testing.
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing.
• Assist with proposals for geotechnical and CMT projects for training and development.

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required

Job description

• Primarily involved with tasks supporting the preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations formulated in collaboration with senior staff
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
• Manage project budgets on both geotechnical and CMT projects and prepare invoices
• Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
• Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
• Perform research on local geologic history
• Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
• Perform in-situ testing
• May perform specialized geotechnical field testing
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
• Assist with preparation of proposals for both geotechnical and CMT projects for training and developmental purposes
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• No experience required
• A professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in your career.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.
  
  

Primarily involved with tasks supporting the preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations formulated in collaboration with senior staff

Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects

Manage project budgets on both geotechnical and CMT projects and prepare invoices

Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:

• Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
• Perform research on local geologic history
• Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
• Perform in-situ testing
• May perform specialized geotechnical field testing
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
• Assist with preparation of proposals for both geotechnical and CMT projects for training and developmental purposes
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• No experience required
• A professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in your career.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.
  
  

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-5
  

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 3,00 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 #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. To learn more, click here.