Geotechnical Principal Engineer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is 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 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
Responsibilities
- Providing technical expertise and supporting Geotechnical staff both within a branch and within a region
- Hosting or attending project meetings with clients and/or ECS staff to help provide technical solutions as requested
- Mentoring Associate Principals
- Participation in the review committee for candidates who seek Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical)
- Overseeing projects at the office and regional levels
- Performing technical report reviews at the office and regional levels
- Preparing and reviewing proposals at the office and regional levels
- Assisting with management of the department and P&L
- Business development and assisting other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
- Assisting hiring managers to help make staffing decisions
- Leading and coaching junior staff members
- Performing tasks in CMT due to low barriers between departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
