Project Engineer, Geotech

EWI Recruitment; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking a motivated Project Engineer, Geotech to join a growing geotechnical team. You will contribute to infrastructure, commercial, residential and environmental projects from investigation through to design and completion.

You will work with engineers, site teams and clients to deliver robust, safe solutions while developing project management skills and geotechnical experience across ground investigation, design and construction activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or related discipline with relevant consultancy/contracting experience.
• Knowledge of UK standards and CDM regulations is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage geotechnical investigations, including scopes, specifications and risk assessments.
• Coordinate site activities, supervise ground investigation works and liaise with contractors and laboratories.
• Interpret factual and laboratory data to develop ground models and recommendations.
• Undertake geotechnical analyses and support design of foundations, retaining structures and earthworks.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings and commercial documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, programmes, quality and safety requirements.
• Support client meetings, tender submissions and project delivery.
• Mentor junior colleagues and promote good engineering practice.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Data management systems

Engineering design tools

Job description

Project Engineer, Geotech

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Project Engineer to join a growing geotechnical team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a varied portfolio of infrastructure, commercial, residential and environmental projects, supporting work from initial investigation through to design, construction and completion.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, site teams, contractors and clients to deliver practical, safe and technically robust solutions. The position would suit an engineer who is keen to develop their project management skills while gaining broad exposure to ground engineering, site investigation and construction activities.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and managing geotechnical investigations, including preparing scopes, specifications and risk assessments.
• Co-ordinating site activities, supervising ground investigation works and liaising with contractors and laboratories.
• Interpreting factual and laboratory data to develop clear ground models and engineering recommendations.
• Undertaking geotechnical analyses and supporting the design of foundations, retaining structures, slopes, earthworks and temporary works.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications and commercial documentation.
• Monitoring project budgets, programmes, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Contributing to client meetings, tender submissions and the successful delivery of projects.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting good engineering practice.

About you

You will hold a degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline, together with relevant professional experience in consultancy, contracting or site-based geotechnical work. A working understanding of UK standards, CDM regulations and current geotechnical practice is desirable.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience with geotechnical software, data management systems and common engineering design tools would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence may be required for travel to project sites.

In return, you can expect varied technical challenges, structured professional development and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in geotechnical engineering.