Senior Project Engineer

Engineering Consulting Service; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm located in Austin is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key projects. In this role, you will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a BS in Civil Engineering with a Professional Engineer license. This position offers growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of geotechnical principles.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and engineering calculations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Technical oversight

Communication skills

Team leadership

Business development

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensure as Professional Engineer (PE)

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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 #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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. For more information, visit www.ecslimited.com.