What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Principal position at ECS Southeast, LLP?
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 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.
About Us
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 building science infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.