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| **Company** | ECS Group of Companies |
| **Location** | Greensboro, NC |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

Responsibilities  

ECS is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager/Engineer to join our Greensboro, NC office. As a Geotechnical Project Manager with ECS you will support projects of varying complexity alongside a team of expert, like-minded employee-owners. You will lead field investigations, prepare geotechnical design recommendations and geotechnical reports, manage and prepare cost estimates and contract plans for projects ranging from high-rises to highways!

**Responsibilities:**

- Manage and execute geotechnical engineering projects across Northern NC and surrounding regions
- Conduct and supervise field exploration programs, including soil borings, test pits, CPTs, and geophysical surveys
- Perform advanced geotechnical analysis including slope stability, settlement, shallow and deep foundations, and earth retention systems
- Prepare and review geotechnical reports, proposals, and technical deliverables
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams throughout project lifecycle
- Mentor and guide junior staff; review and provide feedback on technical work
- Coordinate with CMT field and lab technicians and use their finding in your reports
- Conduct field, in-situ testing as needed
- Ensure compliance with project scopes, schedules, and budgets

#LI-NC1

Qualifications  

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- PE license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Minimum 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience in a consulting setting
- Proficiency with geotechnical software: GeoStudio, gINT, LPile, Slope/W, Slide, Settle3D, etc.
- Strong understanding of subsurface investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical design principles
- Experience with foundation systems, retaining structures, ground improvement, and forensic investigations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- Familiarity with CAD and/or MicroStation for collaboration with design teams
- Experience in proposal writing and business development
- Project management experience with DOT or large-scale commercial clients, residential, municipal, retail etc.
- Active participation in professional organizations (e.g., ASCE, DFI, Geo-Institute)

**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 News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: [www.ecslimited.com.](https://www.ecslimited.com/ "https://www.ecslimited.com/")

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click [here](https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/ "https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/").
## Skills

- Project Management
- Proposal Writing
- Investigation
- Ground Improvement
- Bentley MicroStation
- LPILE
- Professional Engineer
- Surveys
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Soil Mechanics
- Collaboration
- Business Development
- Computer-Aided Design
- Geotechnical Reporting
- Forensic Intelligence
- Laboratory Testing
- Slope Stability
- Deep Foundations
- Communication
- Budgeting

## How to Apply

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