Special Projects Group Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Transportation

ECS Ltd•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

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 project quality and performance while delegating day-to-day project responsibilities to Senior Project Managers and providing technical oversight, problem solving, and final review. The role supports geotechnical staff across branches and regions and may include mentoring Associate Principals and participating in reviews of candidates for Associate Principal designation. At the office and regional levels, the Principal oversees projects, reviews technical reports and proposals, supports department management and P&L, develops client relationships and business, assists with staffing decisions, and coaches junior staff. The position includes regular client and community engagement, technical training and support, final review and signature of reports, oversight of project deadlines and invoices, weekly meetings with Senior Project Managers, review of contracts and proposals under signature authority policy, and performance management for direct reports. The Principal also participates in and promotes ECS safety policies and culture.

Requirements

12 years of related experience.
Achieved Associate Principal designation or met the requirements through a Board of Directors exception.
Bachelor's and/or master's 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.
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 procurement and technical standards of 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 in the northern Mid-Atlantic region, including highway, bridge, and rail projects.
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 identify departmental training needs.
Oversee projects and perform technical report reviews at office and regional levels.
Prepare and review proposals and support department management and P&L.
Develop client relationships, market ECS services, and support business development.
Assist hiring managers with staffing decisions and lead and coach junior staff.
Interface with clients weekly, develop the client database, participate in community events, and serve on boards or committees as applicable.
Ensure Senior Project Managers manage all project aspects; provide final technical review and signature for reports, and act as a backstop for accuracy and timeliness.
Review and stamp reports, approve invoices, review ALF, reassign projects as needed, and ensure project 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 timely performance evaluations for direct reports and review and approve timecards.