Chief Geotechnical Engineer & Practice Leader

ECS Group; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group seeks a Geotechnical Principal to lead the geotechnical practice with ultimate technical authority and strategic direction. You will oversee regional technical execution, mentor senior staff, and drive client relationships and business development.

This role emphasizes quality control, project leadership at a high level, and collaboration across departments, while supporting financial performance and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience required.
• P.E. or P.G. license required in each state of work.
• 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.

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.
• Represents the firm as a technical expert in the industry and community.
• Reviews and approves proposals, contracts, and major project decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Project management

Risk management

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license

Tools

Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

ECS Group seeks a Geotechnical Principal to lead the geotechnical practice with ultimate technical authority and strategic direction. You will oversee regional technical execution, mentor senior staff, and drive client relationships and business development.

This role emphasizes quality control, project leadership at a high level, and collaboration across departments, while supporting financial performance and organizational initiatives.