Geotechnical Associate Principal

ECS Southwest, LLP; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited, a leading geotechnical and environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Geotechnical Associate Principal for our Carrollton team. The role provides technical oversight, mentorship, and business development leadership across multiple projects, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.

Ideal candidates will have PE/PG licenses, 8+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong leadership and client engagement capabilities across regional markets.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience in geotechnical engineering.
• PE or PG license in applicable states.
• Strong leadership, client relations, and project oversight.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead proposals & contracts.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and final review of reports and deliverables.
• Mentor Senior Project Managers and staff.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and teams.
• Support proposals, contracts, and business development.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Oversee project performance and staffing decisions.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Client relationships

Multi-project oversight

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Business development

Technical review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is seeking an accomplished Geotechnical Associate Principal to join our growing Carrollton team. The Geotechnical Associate Principal serves as a senior technical leader responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and performance of geotechnical engineering projects. This role provides technical oversight, final review, and mentorship across project teams while supporting business development and operational performance. The Geotechnical Associate Principal operates as a subject matter expert and final reviewer, delegating project execution to Senior Project Managers while maintaining accountability for technical excellence and delivery outcomes. The role maintains a positive customer service attitude and demonstrates ECS Core Values.

• Provides technical expertise and oversight for geotechnical projects across the organization
• Performs final technical review of reports, calculations, and deliverables prior to approval
• Ensures quality, accuracy, and timeliness of project deliverables
• Oversees project performance and supports issue resolution at a strategic level
• Mentors and develops Senior Project Managers and staff
• Supports preparation and review of proposals and contracts
• Participates in and leads technical discussions with clients and project teams
• Supports departmental operations and financial performance
• Assists with staffing decisions and team development
• Contributes to business development and client relationship growth
• Provides cross-functional technical support, including adjacent service lines (e.g., CMT)
• Performs other leadership and technical responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• A 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
• Established technical expertise in geotechnical engineering disciplines
• Strong regional market knowledge and client relationships
• Experience in technical leadership and multi-project oversight
• Advanced technical expertise in geotechnical principles and applications
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and consulting skills
• Strong project management and business development acumenProficiency in geotechnical analysis software (e.g., slopes, foundations)
• Strong understanding of regional geologic and geotechnical conditions
• Ability to mentor and develop technical staff
• Strong risk management and quality control capabilities

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-7/E-8

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 #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 #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, clickhere.