Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer

ECS Group of Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead major infrastructure and transportation projects across North Carolina. This role balances technical design with high-level client management for DOT and large-scale programs, while mentoring junior staff.

You will oversee reports, manage project teams from field to final documentation, and collaborate with clients to deliver actionable geotechnical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.
• PE license required; PG license may be acceptable in some states.
• 5+ years in geotechnical/transportation engineering with leadership.
• Proficiency with MicroStation preferred.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license for travel with ECS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of geotechnical reports by junior staff and ensure deadlines.
• Manage geotechnical projects: boring layouts, utility clearances, drilling oversight, testing, soil classification, lab tests, reports.
• Prepare/oversee proposals for geotechnical and CMT work by junior staff.
• Oversee CMT projects with daily report review and issue resolution.
• Attend/host project meetings with clients and provide technical solutions.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

5+ years experience

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

ECS is actively hiring Senior Geotechnical Engineers to lead major infrastructure and transportation initiatives across North Carolina. This role is designed for a technical leader who can balance complex engineering design with high-level client management for DOT and other large-scale infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Primarily involved with overseeing the preparation and review of geotechnical reports from junior staff with a strong commitment to meeting project deadlines
• Management of geotechnical engineering projects, which will consist of performing boring layouts, obtaining utility clearances, supervising drill rigs, performing in-situ testing, classifying soils, determining appropriate laboratory tests, and preparing geotechnical engineering reports
• Both prepare and oversee the preparation and review of geotechnical and CMT proposals by junior staff
• Oversee CMT projects with daily report review and assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff
• Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
• Mentor, train, and develop junior-level staff
• Collaborate with other managers to help make staffing decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; Professional Geologist (P.G.) license may be acceptable in certain states
• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical and transportation engineering, with a focus on design, project management, and technical leadership
• Proficiency in MicroStation is preferred
• Proven track record of leading technical reviews and serving as a senior technical reviewer at a previous firm
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership in problem-solving and decision-makingValid driver’s license required for travel on behalf of ECS

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.