Regional Geotechnical Principal

ECS Ltd•Hanover, MD

About The Position

The Geotechnical Principal is the highest level of technical leadership within the geotechnical practice, responsible for the quality, performance, and strategic direction of projects and services. The role provides final technical authority, oversees regional technical execution, and advances business development and senior-level client relationships. The Principal serves as a subject matter expert, mentor, and leader, maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values. The role provides technical oversight across geotechnical projects, approves technical deliverables, guides project performance and complex or high-risk matters, and mentors senior staff and emerging leaders. It also supports business development, client growth, proposals and contracts, regional financial performance, staffing, recruiting, organizational leadership, and industry representation. Other leadership and technical duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 12 years of related experience.
Bachelor 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.
A valid driver's license if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
Established reputation as a technical expert in geotechnical engineering.
Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships.
Proven success in business development and revenue growth.
Advanced technical expertise across geotechnical engineering disciplines.
Proven leadership and decision-making capability at an organizational level.
Strong business development and client relationship skills.
Extensive experience in project management, risk management, and consulting.
Ability to perform and sign as the final technical reviewer of reports and calculations.
Strong understanding of regional geologic conditions and industry challenges.
Proficiency with advanced geotechnical analysis software.
Ability to mentor senior technical staff and future leaders.
Strong financial and operational awareness.
Completion of professional training programs as required in the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures.
Military rank of E-8 or higher may qualify if the education, certification, and licensing requirements are also met.

Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise and oversight across geotechnical projects.
Performs final technical review and approval of reports, calculations, and deliverables.
Ensures quality, accuracy, and consistency of technical output across projects and teams.
Oversees project performance at a strategic level and intervenes on complex or high-risk issues.
Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, and emerging leaders.
Supports and leads business development efforts and client relationship growth.
Reviews and approves proposals, contracts, and major project decisions.
Contributes to departmental and regional financial performance, with P&L awareness.
Participates in staffing decisions, recruiting, and team development.
Represents the firm as a technical expert in the industry and community.
Participates in organizational leadership initiatives and technical committees.
Performs other leadership and technical duties as assigned.