Geotechnical Project Manager II (Geostructural) - ECS Ltd

• Primarily involved with geostructural design, including calculations and plan preparation related to the service line, including ground improvement, retaining wall design, temporary support of excavation, underpinning, temporary groundwater dewatering, slope stability and specialty deep foundation types such as micropiles.
• Assist with review of submittals from contractors awarded GeoStructural designs, including vendor qualifications, materials, procedures, proof and verification tests, and other related construction documentation
• Prepare geostructural proposals, manage project budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices
• Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
• Field responsibilities may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
  • Perform boring and test pit layouts and supervision of subcontractors performing work
  • Perform/supervise in-situ testing
  • Field classify soils and assign samples for laboratory testing
  • Keep project staff informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites
• Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
  • Prepare AutoCAD drawings for engineering designs
  • Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
  • Perform research on local geologic history, soils maps and geohazard mapping
  • Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
  • Classify soil/rock and assign laboratory testing
  • Mentor and support Staff Project Managers, Assistant Staff Project Managers, and technicians in their development

• BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geological Engineering, or similar.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of geotechnical principles.
• Basic knowledge of geotechnical-focused software, such as Lpile, GROUP, Rocscience Suite, MSEW, SNAIL
• Experience with MathCAD, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and construction materials testing ASTM, AASHTO, and/or NCMA standards
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Business development experience.

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 2,700 employees in 90+ offices and testing facilities across the United States. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). To learn more about us, click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.