Geotechnical Associate Principal

ECS Southeast, LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking an accomplished Geotechnical Associate Principal to join our Raleigh team. This senior technical leader provides oversight, mentors staff, and drives project quality, delivery, and client relationships in geotechnical engineering projects.

The role emphasizes final review of reports and calculations, strategic issue resolution, and collaboration with project teams and business development efforts to grow ECS's regional practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Civil/Geological Engineering (or Geology) required.
• P.E. or P.G. license in each state of practice required.
• 8 years of related geotechnical experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in business development and client relationships.
• Ability to perform final technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for geotechnical projects across the organization.
• Perform final technical reviews of reports, calculations, and deliverables.
• Mentor and develop Senior Project Managers and staff.
• Support proposals, contracts, and business development.
• Lead client discussions and manage project delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Technical review

Client relations

Project management

Mentoring staff

Communication

Business development

Decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil/Geological Engineering or Geology

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is seeking an accomplished Geotechnical Associate Principal to join our growing Raleigh 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 acumen
• Ability to perform final technical review and validate engineering calculations
• Proficiency 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.