What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Principal position at ECS Group of Companies?
Primary responsibilities include providing technical expertise and supporting Geotechnical staff both within a branch and within a region
Host or attend project meetings with clients and/or ECS staff to help provide technical solutions as requested
Responsibilities may also include mentoring Associate Principals
Responsibilities may also include participation in the review committee for candidates who seek Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical)
Perform the following at the office and regional levels:
Overseeing projects
Performing technical report reviews
Preparing and reviewing proposals
Assisting with management of the department and P&L
Business development and assisting other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
Assisting hiring managers to help make staffing decisions.
Leading and coaching junior staff members
Due to low barriers between departments, duties may also include performing the tasks above in CMT
Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
12 years of related experience
Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm required
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work.
If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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