Geotechnical Principal Engineer

Company Overview

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 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, visit www.ecslimited.com.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support Geotechnical staff both within a branch and across the region.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients and/or ECS staff to deliver requested technical solutions.
• Mentor Associate Principals.
• Participate in the review committee for candidates seeking Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical).
• Oversee projects at the office and regional levels.
• Perform technical report reviews.
• Prepare and review proposals.
• Assist with management of the department and profit & loss responsibilities.
• Drive business development and support staff in marketing services by maintaining and developing client interactions.
• Assist hiring managers in staffing decisions.
• Lead and coach junior staff members.
• Perform the above tasks in CMT when departmental boundaries are low.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related field (required).
• 12 years of related experience.
• Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm (required).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license in each state where you will work (required).
• Valid driver’s license if driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary.