What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer - Transportation & DOT Design-Build position at ECS Southeast, LLP?
Responsibilities
ECS is growing and we're looking for a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our North Carolina transportation team. If you thrive on leading technically complex highway and bridge design projects-and want to work with one of the largest and most respected engineering firms in the region-this role is built for you.
You'll drive the geotechnical scope for major transportation infrastructure, including design-build programs for NCDOT and much more. You'll also play a key role in shaping deliverables, coaching junior staff, and contributing to client relationships. It's a technical leadership role with real impact and visibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead geotechnical design on highway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects across North Carolina, with emphasis on DOT/NCDOT design-build programs
- Engineer and oversee analysis for embankments, retaining walls, deep and shallow foundations, slope stability, and settlement
- Write, review, and approve geotechnical reports, ensuring quality and accuracy of all submittals to DOT clients
- Oversee and plan geotechnical field explorations, including drilling, test pits, and inspections
- Serve as technical lead on project teams while mentoring junior engineers, field staff, and project managers
- Ensure compliance with DOT and AASHTO standards, while developing innovative and cost-effective design solutions
- Collaborate with other ECS teams across the region on multidisciplinary efforts and larger transportation programsSupport business development by strengthening relationships with current clients and identifying opportunities for growth
- Partner with marketing and proposal teams to showcase ECS's geotechnical capabilities in transportation infrastructure
Qualifications
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
- 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
If you're ready to take your geotechnical expertise to the next level and make a visible impact on infrastructure that matters, ECS wants to hear from you. Let's build the future of transportation-together.
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 [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.
