Pay · estimate~$120k – $165kMarket rate · not set by employer
PostedNov 13, 2026
LevelSenior
In short
ECS isactively hiringSenior Geotechnical Engineersto lead major infrastructure and transportation initiatives across the Southeast.
📋 About the job
✅Responsibilities
ECS isactively hiringSenior Geotechnical Engineersto lead major infrastructure and transportation initiatives across the Southeast. 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.
✅Key Responsibilities
✅Provide leading support fora multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and designers on geotechnical and construction materials testing (CMT) projects.
✅Direct the design of embankments,retainingstructures, and subgrade stabilization, deep and shallow foundationsusing MicroStation andOpenRoadssoftware.
✅Oversee and plan geotechnical field explorations, including drilling, test pits, and inspectionsas needed.
✅Act as the primary point of contact for DOT(or other agency)project managers and external stakeholders, ensuring technical requirements and deadlines are met formultipleconcurrent major programs.
✅Oversee the development of geotechnical engineering reports and design packages, providing technicalsealas needed.
✅Manage project budgets and resource allocationforon-time deliveryforinfrastructure deliverables.
✅Execute business development strategies byidentifyingregional opportunitiesand leading the technicalportionof proposal submissions.
✅Cultivate andmaintainrelationships with key decision-makers attheDOT, municipal agencies, and Tier 1 prime consultants to ensure ECSremainsa preferred partner.
✅Ensure all technical deliverables and field operationsmaintain100% compliance with NCDOT, AASHTO, and ASTM standards.
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✅Qualifications
🎓Qualifications
🔹Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
🔹Professional Engineer (P.E.) licenserequired; 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