Senior Geotechnical Project Lead – Transportation

Engineering Consulting Service; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is hiring Senior Geotechnical Engineers to lead major infrastructure and transportation initiatives across North Carolina. This role targets a technical leader who blends engineering design with client management for DOT and large-scale projects.

You will oversee geotechnical reports, manage projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with managers to shape staffing and deliver technical solutions on reports and field activities across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a 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
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of geotechnical reports with junior staff and meet deadlines
• Manage geotechnical projects, including boring layouts, utility clearances, drill rigs, in-situ testing, soils classification, and lab tests
• Prepare and review geotechnical and CMT proposals by junior staff
• Oversee CMT projects with daily report review and training of field staff
• Attend project meetings with clients and provide technical solutions as necessary
• Mentor, train, and develop junior staff; collaborate on staffing decisions

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Client management

Education

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

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

ECS is hiring Senior Geotechnical Engineers to lead major infrastructure and transportation initiatives across North Carolina. This role targets a technical leader who blends engineering design with client management for DOT and large-scale projects.

You will oversee geotechnical reports, manage projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with managers to shape staffing and deliver technical solutions on reports and field activities across the region.