Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer - Transportation ECS Southeast, LLP United States, Tennessee, Franklin 4323 Carothers Parkway (Show on map) Oct 23, 2026 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 technicalseal as 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. #LI-LG1

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

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

Proficiencyin MicroStation is preferred

Proventrack recordof leading technical reviews and serving as a senior technical reviewer ata previousfirm

Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills

Demonstrate initiative and leadership in problem-solving and decision-making

Valid driver's licenserequiredfor travel on behalf of ECS Ifyou'reready to take your geotechnicalexpertiseto the next level and make a visible impact on infrastructure that matters, ECS wants to hear from you.

Let'sbuild the future of transportation-together. Military Qualifications The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":

E-7 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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering s-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering s-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere. Notify me of jobs like this