What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Geotechnical Engineer position at ECS Southeast, LLP?
Responsibilities
ECSis hiringa Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our transportation teamin the Southeast. This role provides technical leadership for major infrastructure projects. This person canbe located inany of our major hubs across the Southeast, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,Alabama, Tennessee.
Combining technical excellence with mentorship and business development. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of field staff, engineers, and scientists while serving as a primary technical authority for the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the final technical reviewer for geotechnical reports, ensuring 100% accuracy of designs and project deliverables.
- Oversee the development of geotechnical engineering reports and design packages, providing technicalsealandsignatureas the Engineer of Record.
- Provide technicalexpertisefor geotechnical and transportation staff across the branch and region, focusing on DOT and AASHTO specifications.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, technicians,designers,and project managers to support professional growth and internal promotion.
- Lead complex engineering designs for slope stability, shallow and deep foundations,retainingstructures, and settlement evaluations.
- Direct project managers on field exploration activities, including drilling, test pits, and site inspections.
- Drivebusiness development by attending client meetings andidentifyinggrowth opportunities to expand our transportation portfolio.
- Collaborate with the Associate Principal review committee toidentifyand mentor future leadership candidates.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 12 or more years of experience in geotechnical and transportation engineering.
- Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, ora relatedfield.
- ProfessionalEngineer (PE) license isrequired;ProfessionalGeologist (PG) license may be acceptable depending on state requirements.
- Documentedexpertisein DOT Geotechnical Design Manual (GDM) and AASHTO LRFD specifications.
- Proficiencyin MicroStation,OpenRoadsor similar programsfor infrastructure and highway design projects.
- Proven trackrecord ofserving as a senior technical reviewer ata previousengineering firm.
- Valid driver's license for travel to project sites and client meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Utilize specialized software including gINT,LPile,APile, MSEW, FB-Pier, and GRLWEAP to deliver innovative design solutions.
- Experience managing 3 or more large-scale transportation projects simultaneously.
- Active participation in industry organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, or specialized geotechnical institutes.
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 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.
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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.