Geotechnical Principal

Primary responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to Geotechnical staff both within a branch and within a region.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients and/or ECS staff to help provide technical solutions as requested.
• Mentor Associate Principals.
• Participate in the review committee for candidates seeking Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical).

Office and Regional Level Duties

• Oversee projects.
• Perform technical report reviews.
• Prepare and review proposals.
• Manage the department and P&L.
• Engage in business development and assist other staff in marketing services by maintaining and developing client interactions.
• Aid in staffing decisions.
• Lead and coach junior staff members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a similar field is required.
• At least 12 years of related experience.
• Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm is required.
• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.

Benefits

• ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting.
• 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.
• We are 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).

Pay and Schedule

• Details regarding pay and schedule are not specified in this posting.