Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

ECS is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our transportation team in Raleigh, Greensboro, Asheville, or Charlotte. As a Senior Project Engineer at ECS you will provide technical expertise and leadership across transportation and other infrastructure projects in North Carolina.  This role combines technical excellence with marketing responsibilities. Working alongside and mentoring a team of experienced field staff, engineers and scientists.  The Senior Project Engineer create and review geotechnical reports, serve as primary designer for projects as needed and they will contribute to project management and delivery as well as client development.   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Primary responsibilities include providing technical expertise in geotechnical engineering for infrastructure projects both within the branch and throughout the region  

• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, technicians, and staff project managers  

• Plan and oversee staff level project managers on geotechnical explorations and field activities such as drilling, test pits, and inspections  

• Perform and review slope stability analyses, foundation designs (shallow and deep), retaining structures, and settlement evaluations  

• Serve as a lead reviewer and ensure the accuracy of geotechnical reports, designs, and project deliverables  

• Provide innovative design solutions to enhance project efficiency and performance  

• Act as a technical resource for project teams across the region, ensuring adherence to DOT and AASHTO specifications  

Client and Business Development:  

• Assist with business development by maintaining and expanding client relationships and identifying growth opportunities  

• Collaborate with marketing efforts to showcase ECS services and capabilities 

• 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 of experience in geotechnical and transportation engineering, with a focus on design, project management, and technical leadership  

• Expertise in DOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM), AASHTO LRFD specifications, and geotechnical software (e.g., gINT, LPile, APile, MSEW, FB-Pier, GRLWEAP)  

• 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-making  

• Valid driver’s license required for travel on behalf of ECS 

Note: This description provides a general overview of responsibilities and qualifications and may evolve with project and business needs.  

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 2,800 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.