Special Projects Group Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation

ECS Ltd•Hanover, MD

About The Position

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer leads pursuit and execution of transportation-sector geotechnical projects in the northern Mid-Atlantic region, including highway, bridge, and rail work. Principals ensure overall project quality and performance while delegating project responsibilities to Senior Project Managers and stepping in where their expertise provides the greatest value. They serve as problem solvers and final reviewers, provide technical expertise and support to geotechnical staff across branches and regions, and maintain a positive customer-service approach consistent with ECS Core Values. The role includes oversight of projects, technical report reviews, proposal preparation and review, department management and profit-and-loss support, business development, staffing input, and coaching junior staff. The Principal interfaces with clients regularly, develops client relationships, participates in community and industry activities, mentors Associate Principals, and may participate in the review committee for Associate Principal candidates. They provide final technical review and signatures for reports, support project delivery and deadlines, review invoices and project assignments, lead recurring meetings, promote safety, review and sign contracts and proposals under signature authority, and provide performance evaluations and timecard approvals for direct reports.

Requirements

At least 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 degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a similar field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license in each state in which the employee works.
Valid driver’s license if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
Demonstrated technical excellence, leadership, safety, and professionalism.
Strong 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 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 procurement and technical standards of the transportation agencies in the referenced states.
Proficiency in geotechnical principles and applications across a wide variety of projects.
Completion of professional training programs required by the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the region’s geologic and geotechnical challenges.

Responsibilities

Pursue and execute geotechnical projects in the transportation sector, including highway, bridge, and rail projects in the northern Mid-Atlantic region.
Ensure project quality and performance, delegating work to Senior Project Managers and providing support where most useful.
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 and potentially participate in the review committee for Associate Principal candidates.
Oversee projects and perform technical report reviews at office and regional levels.
Prepare and review proposals and support department management and profit-and-loss activities.
Develop business, maintain and develop client relationships, and help staff market ECS services.
Assist hiring managers with staffing decisions and lead and coach junior staff.
Interface with clients weekly, market services, develop the client database, participate in events, and maintain community and industry involvement.
Identify departmental training needs and provide assigned mentorship to Associate Principals.
Ensure Senior Project Managers address all project requirements; provide final technical review and signature, training, and technical support.
Perform final report review and stamping, senior review and approval of invoices, review ALF as a final backstop, reassign projects as needed, and help ensure deadlines are met.
Host weekly meetings with Senior Project Managers and attend weekly department managers meetings.
Participate in, practice, and promote ECS safety policies and culture.
Review and sign contracts and proposals in accordance with the Signature Authority policy.
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations for direct reports and review and approve timecards for direct reports and others as needed.