Power and Energy Group Leader

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic business plans for the focused service line or sector
• Drives growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Pursue power and energy sector opportunities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
• Participate in maintenance of power and energy clientele needs
• Buils and maintains strong relationships with contractors, clients, and industry partners
• Leads and develops a team of engineers and technical professionals
• Oversees project delivery, including technical design, calculations, and reporting
• Reviews and approves project deliverables, including plans, specifications, and engineering analyses
• Evaluates contractor submittals, including materials, procedures, and testing documentation
• Ensures high-quality technical execution across all projects
• Manages staffing, workload distribution, and team performance
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the service line or sector
• Ensures compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and company standards
• Supports project work as needed during service line or sector development
• Prepares and reviews proposals, budgets, and project financials

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in any of the multi-disciplined Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Geology
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or other license may be 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
• 10 years of related experience as an engineering consultant/designer in the Geotechnical industry
• Capable of meeting the promotion requirements of an ECS Associate Principal or Principal within 6 months of hire date
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced project management, technical consulting, and business development skills
• Expert knowledge of geotechnical principles and applications in the power and energy sector, including substations, electric transmission, and power generation
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Able to build and lead high-performing teams
• Strong understanding of consulting operations, budgeting, and financial performance
• Experience in supervising junior staff and managing all aspect of project deliverables (consulting reports, plans, specifications and calculations)
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment

Military Requirements

• 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-6/E-7/O-2/O-3

Benefits

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.