Natural Resources Principal

ECS Ltd•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Environmental Principal serves as the highest level of technical leadership within the Environmental practice and is responsible for ensuring overall quality, performance, risk management, and strategic direction across environmental services. This role provides final technical authority, oversees execution across projects and service lines, drives business development, and serves as a trusted advisor to clients and ECS leadership. The Environmental Principal operates as a subject matter expert, mentor, and organizational leader while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values. Provides enterprise-level technical expertise and oversight across the Environmental practice Performs final technical review and approval of reports, recommendations, and deliverables Ensures technical quality, consistency, and compliance with ECS quality standards across projects and service lines Oversees project performance and supports resolution of complex technical, operational, regulatory, and client issues Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and technical staff Leads business development efforts and expands strategic client relationships Reviews and approves major proposals, contracts, and project decisions in accordance with Signature Authority policies Supports department and office financial performance through oversight of project profitability, collections, and utilization Assists with staffing decisions, succession planning, and workforce development Represents ECS as a recognized technical expert within the industry and community Participates in leadership activities, review committees, and strategic initiatives Provides cross-functional support across departments, offices, and service lines Provides strategic and technical leadership for wetlands, ecological, permitting, and natural resources projects Reviews regulatory strategies, project approaches, and environmental compliance requirements Ensures technical consistency and quality of reports and deliverables Advises project teams regarding permitting strategies, mitigation requirements, and agency coordination Supports resolution of complex environmental and regulatory issues Guides project teams in balancing client objectives with environmental and regulatory requirements Serves as a senior resource on challenging ecological and natural resources projects

Requirements

12 years of related experience with a professional engineering or geology license per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
Or 16 years of related experience with certifications per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
Per the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures, maintain license and/or certifications as necessary for the work performed or managed
If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
Established reputation as a technical expert within Environmental Consulting
Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, compliance, and technical practices
Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships
Proven success in business development and revenue growth
Advanced technical expertise across environmental service lines
Proven leadership and decision-making capability at an organizational level
Extensive experience in project management, risk management, and consulting
Ability to perform and sign final technical reviews of reports, plans, and deliverables
Ability to mentor Associate Principals, Project Managers, and future leaders
Strong financial and operational awareness
E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3 (US Military ranks, if they also meet education, certification, and licenses requirements)

Responsibilities

Provides enterprise-level technical expertise and oversight across the Environmental practice
Performs final technical review and approval of reports, recommendations, and deliverables
Ensures technical quality, consistency, and compliance with ECS quality standards across projects and service lines
Oversees project performance and supports resolution of complex technical, operational, regulatory, and client issues
Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and technical staff
Leads business development efforts and expands strategic client relationships
Reviews and approves major proposals, contracts, and project decisions in accordance with Signature Authority policies
Supports department and office financial performance through oversight of project profitability, collections, and utilization
Assists with staffing decisions, succession planning, and workforce development
Represents ECS as a recognized technical expert within the industry and community
Participates in leadership activities, review committees, and strategic initiatives
Provides cross-functional support across departments, offices, and service lines
Provides strategic and technical leadership for wetlands, ecological, permitting, and natural resources projects
Reviews regulatory strategies, project approaches, and environmental compliance requirements
Ensures technical consistency and quality of reports and deliverables
Advises project teams regarding permitting strategies, mitigation requirements, and agency coordination
Supports resolution of complex environmental and regulatory issues
Guides project teams in balancing client objectives with environmental and regulatory requirements
Serves as a senior resource on challenging ecological and natural resources projects