Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager

Company Overview:

• ECS seeks a senior geotechnical project manager for a new office recently opened in Pittsburgh, PA [Bridgeville]. If you are highly motivated and have more to give than your current position allows, we want to hear from you! You will join a new office on the ground floor and have the potential to become department manager as the branch develops.
• ECS is an award-winning consulting firm offering geotechnical and environmental engineering, construction materials testing and building facilities consulting services. Founded in 1988, the firm is ranked by ENR among the top engineering and environmental firms in the country. From our network of more than 40 offices strategically located across the United States, our expertise spans the nation and multiple industry sectors. Our commitment is to provide high quality and innovative engineering services. Setting the standard for service isn't just our tag line... it's the foundation of our business. M/F/D/V EOE and E-verify.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate hired for this position will have solid experience with shallow and deep foundation designs, mine subsidence, slope stability, knowledge of the local geology, and come from or have strong ties to the local area. PennDOT and/or PTC experience a plus.  We seek a candidate who is interested in helping to grow the geotechncial side of the business, and as the office grows this position could evolve into the department manager.
• When hired for this position you will be involved with project management of geotechnical engineering projects and explorations, which consists of overseeing or performing boring layouts, clearing utilities, supervising drill rigs, performing and interpreting geophysical surveys, classifying soils, assigning lab testing, and preparing geotechnical reports. Projects typically include a wide variety of sites from residential developments to commercial and large industrial facilities. Work is also performed in the public sector; for cities, municipalities, and state and federal agencies. The firm maintains low barriers between departments and you may also be involved with construction materials testing projects. Additional responsibilities include assisting senior staff in marketing, preparing proposals, maintaining a client database, and managing budget proposals and invoices. You can expect to be involved with diverse and challenging projects in both the field and office.

Qualifications:

• BSCE required; MS in geotechnical engineering strongly preferred.
• 7-10 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• PA PE required; or ability to acquire PA PE through reciprocity within three months.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Strong project management skills and a strong interest and experience in marketing and business development.

If hired for this position you will join an office with a fun, business-casual atmosphere. ECS is committed to providing a diverse, drug-free work place and believes our employees are our greatest asset. We respect hard work and honesty in our employees. We provide ample industry related training, comprehensive benefits and a broad range of career opportunities. Pre-employment drug screening and driver’s license verification required.