Geotechnical Principal

The Geotechnical Principal serves as the highest level of technical leadership within the geotechnical practice, responsible for ensuring overall quality, performance, and strategic direction of projects and services. This role provides final technical authority, oversees regional technical execution, and drives business development and client relationships at the highest level. The Geotechnical Principal operates as a subject matter expert, mentor, and leader while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values. Responsibilities Provides technical expertise and oversight across geotechnical projectsPerforms final technical review and approval of reports, calculations, and deliverablesEnsures quality, accuracy, and consistency of technical output across projects and teamsOversees project performance at a strategic level and intervenes on complex or high-risk issuesMentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, and emerging leadersSupports and leads business development efforts and client relationship growthReviews and approves proposals, contracts, and major project decisionsContributes to departmental and regional financial performance (P&L awareness)Participates in staffing decisions, recruiting, and team developmentRepresents the firm as a technical expert in the industry and communityParticipates in organizational leadership initiatives and technical committeesPerforms other leadership and technical duties as assigned Required Qualifications 12 years of related experienceBachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is requiredA professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you workIf driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.Established reputation as a technical expert in geotechnical engineeringStrong regional or multi-regional client relationshipsProven success in business development and revenue growthAdvanced technical expertise across geotechnical engineering disciplinesProven leadership and decision-making capability at an organizational levelStrong business development and client relationship skillsExtensive experience in project management, risk management, and consultingAbility to perform and sign as the final technical review of reports and calculationsStrong understanding of regional geologic conditions and industry challengesProficiency with advanced geotechnical analysis softwareAbility to mentor senior technical staff and future leadersStrong financial and operational awarenessProfessional training programs as required in the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures Military Qualifications The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":E-8+ 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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ 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 #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.