Geotechnical Staff Project Manager

ECS Southeast, LLP; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southeast, LLP in Marietta, GA is seeking an entry-level geotechnical engineer to support preliminary geotechnical reports and collaborate with senior staff on recommendations.

You will assist with CMT projects, field staff training, budgeting and invoicing; additional duties include boring layouts, drilling packages, and in-situ testing under supervision.

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.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports in collaboration with senior staff.
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review and issue resolution.
• 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.
• Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues.
• Perform in-situ testing and may perform specialized geotechnical field testing.
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing.
• Assist with preparation of proposals for geotechnical and CMT projects for training and developmental purposes.

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

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.
• 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

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 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), #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, clickhere.