CMT Principal

ECS Group of Companies; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a highly experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Principal Engineer to lead our field services. You will serve as the highest technical authority, shaping project quality, performance, and strategic direction while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities include final reviews of reports and calculations, mentoring staff, leading business development, and contributing to proposals and major

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience with a professional engineering or geology license.
• Or 16 years of related experience with certifications per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures.
• High school diploma or GED required; BS in Civil/Geology related field preferred.
• Maintain licenses/certifications as required by ECS policies.
• Valid driver’s license if operating for ECS.
• Established reputation as a technical expert in construction materials testing.
• Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships and BD experience.
• Advanced technical expertise across CMT disciplines and leadership at an org level.
• Ability to sign final technical reviews and adapt to regional geology challenges.
• Proficiency with advanced analysis software and mentoring senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides enterprise-level technical oversight across CMT projects.
• Performs final technical review of reports, calculations, and deliverables.
• Ensures technical quality and adherence to standards across teams.
• Oversees project performance and resolves high-risk issues.
• Mentors Associate Principals, Senior PMs, and staff.
• Leads business development and expands client relationships.
• Prepares and reviews proposals, contracts, and major decisions.
• Supports department and office financial performance (P&L awareness).
• Assists staffing decisions and workforce planning.
• Represents ECS as a technical expert in industry and community.
• Participates in leadership activities and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Project management

Technical leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Advanced analysis software

Job description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Principal Engineer to join our Baton Rouge, LA field services team in a dynamic work environment. The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Principal serves as the highest level of technical leadership within the CMT practice, responsible for ensuring overall quality, performance, and strategic direction of projects and services. This role provides final technical authority, oversees execution across projects and departments, and drives business development and client relationships at a high level. The CMT Principal operates as a subject matter expert, mentor, and leader within the organization while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Provides enterprise-level technical expertise and oversight across CMT projects
• Performs final technical review and approval of reports, calculations, and deliverables
• Ensures technical quality, consistency, and adherence to standards across projects and teams
• Oversees project performance and supports resolution of complex or high-risk issues
• Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, and technical staff
• Leads business development efforts and expands client relationships
• Prepares and reviews proposals, contracts, and major project decisions
• Supports department and office financial performance (P&L awareness)
• Assists with staffing decisions and workforce planning
• Represents the organization as a technical expert in the industry and community
• Participates in leadership activities, including review committees and internal governance
• Provides cross-functional support across departments and service lines

Career Development

• As your experience with us grows, ECS will support you in advancing in your career with the potential for advanced certifications and reviewer status with additional benefits through professional training programs.

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience with a professional engineering or geology license per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
  • Or, 16 years of related experience with certifications per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
• High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor of Science in any of the multi-disciplined Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Geology is preferred
• Per the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures, maintain licenses and/or certifications as necessary for the work performed or managed
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
• Established reputation as a technical expert in construction materials testing
• Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships
• Proven success in business development and revenue growth
• Advanced technical expertise across construction materials testing 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 review of reports and calculations
• Strong understanding of regional geologic conditions and industry challenges
• Proficiency with advanced analysis software
• Ability to mentor senior technical staff and future leaders
• Strong financial and operational awareness
• Professional training programs as required in the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
  • E-8+

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), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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.