Special Projects Group Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation

ECS Ltd•Manchester Township, PA

About The Position

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer pursues and executes geotechnical projects in the transportation sector across the northern Mid-Atlantic region, including highway, bridge, and rail projects. Principals ensure project quality and performance while delegating project responsibilities to Senior Project Managers and providing support where it adds the most value. They serve as problem solvers and final reviewers, provide technical expertise to geotechnical staff, and maintain a positive customer-service attitude consistent with ECS Core Values. The role combines technical oversight, project and department management, business development, and staff leadership. The Principal reviews and stamps reports, approves invoices, monitors project schedules and workloads, reviews proposals and contracts within Signature Authority policy, supports department financial performance, and helps make staffing decisions. The position also includes regular client engagement, mentoring Associate Principals, leading meetings, identifying training needs, and promoting ECS safety policies and culture.

Requirements

12 years of related experience.
Achieved Associate Principal designation or met its requirements through a Board of Directors exception.
Bachelor’s and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a similar field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license in each state where the employee works.
Valid driver’s license if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
Demonstrated technical excellence, leadership, safety, and professionalism.
Excellent performance history in project management, communication, risk management, and technical knowledge.
History of business development performance.
Proficiency with current geotechnical-focused software for slope, deep foundation, and shallow foundation analysis.
Ability to provide final technical review of reports in the area of expertise, including supporting calculations.
Strong knowledge of and established relationships in the transportation sector in Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and/or New Jersey.
Knowledge of, or demonstrated experience with, transportation agency procurement and technical standards in the referenced states.
Proficiency with geotechnical principles and applications across a wide variety of projects.
Completion of professional training programs required by ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the geologic and geotechnical challenges of the region.

Responsibilities

Pursue and execute geotechnical projects in the transportation sector, including highway, bridge, and rail projects in the northern Mid-Atlantic region.
Provide technical expertise and support to geotechnical staff within branches and across the region.
Host or attend client and ECS project meetings to provide technical solutions.
Mentor Associate Principals as assigned and potentially participate in reviews of candidates seeking Associate Principal designation.
Oversee projects and perform technical reviews of reports.
Prepare and review proposals and contracts in accordance with Signature Authority policy.
Assist with department management and profit-and-loss responsibilities.
Develop client relationships, market ECS services, and support business development.
Assist hiring managers with staffing decisions.
Lead and coach junior staff and provide constructive, timely performance evaluations for direct reports.
Review and stamp reports as a final technical backstop, including supporting calculations, and ensure work is accurate and timely.
Review and approve invoices and timecards as applicable; review ALF, reassign projects as needed, and help ensure deadlines are met.
Host weekly meetings with Senior Project Managers and attend weekly department managers meetings.
Identify department training needs and provide training and support at all levels.
Participate in, practice, and promote ECS safety policies and culture.
Interface with clients weekly, participate in at least one event per week, and serve on one or two boards or committees as a chair.
Review and sign contracts and proposals under the applicable Signature Authority policy.