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ECS Group of Companies · 4 hours ago

Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer - Transportation & DOT Design-Build

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ECS Group of Companies is a leading engineering firm seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer to join their North Carolina special projects group. The role involves leading geotechnical design for major transportation infrastructure projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with DOT standards while developing innovative design solutions.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringTransportation EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.)DOT Geotechnical Design ManualGeotechnical SoftwareProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsReport WritingCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

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

Preferred

Proficiency in MicroStation

Company

ECS Group of Companies

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ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.

Founded in 1988

Chantilly, VA, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.ecslimited.com

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