Geotechnical Principal Engineer

Engineering Consulting Services • Houston, TX

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About The Position

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025). ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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
• A valid driver's license is required if driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary

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
• Participating in the review committee for candidates who seek Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical)
• Overseeing projects at the office and regional levels
• Performing technical report reviews
• Preparing and reviewing proposals
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees