Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer at ECS Ltd

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Execution, Technical Oversight, Quality Control, Geotechnical Engineering, Project Management, Communication, Team Leadership, Business Development, Client Engagement, Geotechnical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Field Exploration, Data Interpretation, Technical Review, Mentoring

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Responsibilities ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key client projects in our Chantilly, VA office. In this role, you will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff. Responsibilities: Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans. Perform geotechnical analysis and engineering calculations. Supervise field exploration programs and interpret geotechnical data from boring layouts, utility clearances, and laboratory tests. Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications. Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and project managers. Assist with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement. Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement. Qualifications Required Experience & Skills: 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering. Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of geotechnical principles. Excellent project management and communication skills. Experience leading and developing engineering teams. Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations. Business development experience. Required Education & Certifications: BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required. Preferred Education & Certifications: MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar. 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 Employer. To learn more, click here.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the execution of key client projects, which includes overseeing the full lifecycle, developing scopes, budgets, and schedules, and providing technical oversight and quality control.