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Engineering Consulting Services

Engineering consulting, geotechnical, environmental, testing services

Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer - Special Projects Group

Geotechnical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeHanover, MD, USA$120k - $150k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of related experience.
  • A Bachelor of Science and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a similar field is required.
  • A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required in each state where the employee works, or the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Strong project management, consulting, and business development skills are required.
  • Extensive knowledge of geotechnical and construction materials principles and applications is required.
  • The role requires the ability to build a team and foster mentorship, development, and training.
  • Strong knowledge of geotechnical-focused software is required.
  • Experience with geostructural design projects is required.
  • Experience with power and energy sector projects, including generation, transmission, substations, and/or battery storage, is required.
  • Experience with transportation sector projects, including highway and/or rail, is required.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills are required.
  • A high-level understanding of prioritizing work and urgency in the consulting industry is required.
  • The role requires reviewing work performed by junior staff and providing feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all required project tasks, from proposal through final invoice payment, are completed by the employee or subordinates.
  • Provide consultation and attend meetings as needed.
  • Oversee preparation and review of geotechnical reports and geostructural designs completed by junior staff, while meeting project deadlines.
  • Manage geotechnical engineering projects, including preparing boring layouts, obtaining utility clearances, supervising drill rigs, performing in-situ testing, classifying soils, determining appropriate laboratory tests, and preparing geotechnical engineering reports.
  • Manage geostructural design projects involving earth retention systems such as mechanically stabilized earth walls, soil nail walls, pile and lagging walls, temporary support of excavation, deep foundation elements, ground improvement, and/or dewatering.
  • Prepare and oversee preparation and review of geotechnical and construction materials testing proposals by junior staff.
  • Periodically oversee construction materials testing projects by reviewing daily reports and helping junior staff resolve issues and train field staff.
  • Host or attend client project meetings to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as needed.
  • Mentor, train, and develop junior-level staff.
  • Collaborate with other managers to make staffing decisions.
  • Interface with clients weekly, market services to maintain and develop the client database, plan one event per week, and become more involved in at least one organization, including seeking leadership opportunities.
  • Use geotechnical software and/or perform calculations to verify others' work or support recommendations; exercise judgment and take ownership of project completion and success.
  • Train subordinates and ensure technicians, Staff and Project Managers are technically qualified to perform assigned work.
  • Maintain an acceptable level of billability as directed by the supervisor.
  • Conduct senior reviews of field reports twice daily; manage invoicing and collections, ensure contracts are in place and payment applications are sent, ensure invoices are correct, address project profitability and billability, and deliver projects and proposals on time.
  • Host weekly meetings with Staff Project Managers and Project Managers, address workload balance, communicate information from meetings with the Principal, meet weekly with the Principal to discuss operations and goals/performance, coordinate project-specific meetings, and serve as the main client contact on projects.
  • Participate in and promote safety policies and culture, provide feedback on site safety planning, comply with safety policies, participate in field audits and safety investigations, attend required safety meetings, complete assigned safety training, report safety incidents and near misses promptly, and stop work and notify a supervisor of safety hazards or violations.
  • Perform preliminary reviews of proposals and contracts for training and developmental purposes.
  • Meet with junior staff to review project tasks and assignments and set goals, check in daily to monitor progress and review work, provide timely performance evaluations to direct reports, and review and approve their timecards weekly.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and established relationships in the local market are preferred.

About the Company

Engineering Consulting Services

Engineering consulting, geotechnical, environmental, testing services

ECS provides engineering consulting in geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing/inspection, and facilities engineering. It operates nationwide through subsidiaries under ECS Group of Companies, with 3,000+ employees and 100+ offices. It differentiates itself as an employee-owned firm with a large regional footprint and a focus on delivering on time, under budget, and with value. Its goal is to deliver high-quality services and earn recognition for practical results and strong client relationships, evidenced by repeat business and referrals.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1988

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