ECS Group of Companies · 6 hours ago
Geotechnical Professional (PT)
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expECS Group of Companies is a leader in geotechnical and construction consulting services. They are seeking a Geotechnical Professional to manage geotechnical explorations, support senior staff in marketing and project management, and serve as a technical authority in pavement engineering.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Management of geotechnical explorations, which consists of performing boring layouts, obtaining utility clearances, supervising drill rigs, classifying soils, determining appropriate laboratory tests, geotechnical engineering computations, and preparing Geotechnical reports
Assist Senior Staff in marketing, preparing proposals, interfacing with clients with regard to both project specific issues and development, and project budget management and client invoicing
Serve as a technical authority and subject-matter expert in pavement engineering, leveraging extensive experience in national-level research, design standards, and applied innovation
Lead and provide senior technical oversight for pavement design, evaluation, rehabilitation, and asset management projects across highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure programs
Translate federal research, policy, and design guidance into practical, implementable solutions for state DOTs, municipalities, and private-sector clients as a consultant service line opportunity
Provide strategic technical advisory services to clients on pavement performance, lifecycle cost analysis, materials selection, sustainability, resilience, and risk mitigation
Oversee and review pavement design reports, specifications, models, and technical memoranda, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and best practices
Apply deep experience in R&D and innovation to guide clients on emerging technologies, new materials, performance-based design approaches, and pilot program implementation
Support the development and refinement of firmwide pavement engineering methodologies, tools, and standard practices informed by national research and evolving industry trends
Serve as a technical mentor and educator, providing training, coaching, and knowledge transfer to engineers and project teams at all levels
Develop and deliver technical training programs, workshops, and presentations for internal staff and external clients, including DOT personnel and industry partners
Participate in peer review panels, technical committees, and professional organizations, maintaining visibility and thought leadership within the pavement engineering community
Collaborate with project managers and business development teams to provide technical input for proposals, scopes of work, and project approaches (without primary sales responsibility), primarily in owner-support opportunities
Support client relationships by serving as a trusted technical advisor, participating in key meetings, technical briefings, and project kickoff discussions
Contribute to white papers, technical publications, and conference presentations, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for technical excellence and innovation
Stay current on national and international pavement research, codes, standards, and funding initiatives, advising leadership and clients on implications for future projects
Pursue and identify capture teams for DOT (and similar institutions) proposals for pavement evaluation, engineering, and condition assessments that mirror the ECS local office footprint
Provide expert testimony or serve as a technical expert in dispute resolution or claims support, as needed
Assist in shaping long-term pavement practice strategy for the firm at a regional or national level
Act as a bridge between public-sector agencies and consulting teams, helping clients navigate federal processes, funding, and technical expectations
Qualification
Required
BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university; MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred. Other similar engineering degrees considered if program is ABET accredited
1 - 3 years of geotechnical engineering experience
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license
Company
ECS Group of Companies
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
James Eckert
Chief Financial Officer
Leo Titus Jr., P.E.
Chief Operating Officer
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