Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer - Special Projects Group

Responsibilities: Senior Project Engineers are responsible to ensure that all required tasks on a project from proposal to final invoice payment are completed either by themselves or by subordinates. Perform consultation and attend meetings as needed. Mentor junior staff and assign training as needed. Present a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Expectations In This JobBusiness Development: Interface with clients on a weekly basis. Market our services to maintain and further develop the client database. Anticipate 200-400 clients. Plan on one event per week and deeper involvement in at least one organization. Sit on a board, run a committee, and seek leadership. Estimate 4 hours per week. Training: Use geotechnical software and/or perform calculations to verify others and/or support your recommendations. Exercise judgment and take ownership of the completion and overall success of projects. Technical: Provide training for all subordinates. Make sure that technicians and Staff and Project Managers are technically qualified to do the work assigned. Productivity: Maintain an acceptable level of billability as directed by your supervisor. Project Management: Senior review of field reports 2x daily. Responsible for all invoicing and collections on all projects. Ensure contracts are in place, pay applications are sent, and that invoices are correct. Address issues of profitability and billability. Ensure that all projects and proposals for yourself and your subordinates are delivered on time to clients. Cleaning up ALF is your responsibility. Meetings: Host weekly meetings with your Staff PMs and Project Managers. Address workload balance. Distribute any information from meetings with Principal. Meet weekly with your Principal to discuss overall operations and goals/performance. Coordinate project-specific meetings as needed with other staff and act as main point of contact with clients on projects. Safety: Participates, practices and promotes ECS 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. Promptly report safety incidents and near misses. Stop work and notify supervisor of any safety hazards and violations. Growth & Financial Management: Proposals & Contracts: Perform preliminary review of proposals and contracts for training and developmental purposes. People Management: Plan to sit with junior staff to review project tasks and assignments and set step-by-step goals. Check in daily with your staff to ensure progress is being made and review work frequently. Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations with your direct reports in support of their professional development and career progression. Review and approve timecards for your direct reports weekly.#LI-JG1 Qualifications 5+ years of related experience Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work, or you must have the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date. If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong project management, consulting, and business development skills Extensive knowledge of geotechnical and construction materials principles and applications Knowledge of and established relationships in the local market are preferred Ability to build a team and foster mentorship, development, and training Strong knowledge of geotechnical-focused software Experience with geostructural design projects. Experience with projects in the power and energy sector including generation, transmission, substations, and/or battery storage. Experience with projects in the transportation sector including highway and/or rail. Strong leadership and decision-making skills High-level understanding of prioritizing and urgency of work in the consulting industry Review and provide feedback of work performed by junior staff The expected pay range for this role and location is $90k - 125k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.