Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer

Position & Office Overview As a Geotechnical Senior Engineer (Principal), you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You have a dynamic and extensive background in the geotechnical consulting field and are capable of completing an array of different tasks. The consulting side of our business is what you thrive on; geotechnical engineering, project management, and investigations and reviews have made up a large portion of your career. The junior and senior engineering staff look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. Your positive interactions with clients as well as business development skills contribute tremendously to the success of ECS. You get the “big” picture and want to contribute accordingly – and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want. Responsibilities ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer to manage key client projects in our Morgantown 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 #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #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: ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Engineering Consulting Service