Geotechnical Group Leader

ECS Southwest, LLP; Ysleta (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southwest, LLP invites a Geotechnical Engineering Group Manager to lead a multi‑disciplinary team across Texas. You will supervise subsurface investigations, geotechnical analysis, and construction materials testing, while guiding project delivery, reports, and client relationships.

You will own group‑level P&L, help shape long‑term strategy, oversee science‑driven design in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, TXDOT and IBC, and mentor engineers and project managers to grow technical excellence

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree with geotechnical focus.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.
• Minimum 8 years of geotechnical experience including management of technical teams and client-facing roles.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects involving foundations, embankments, slope stability, earth retention, and CMT services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to geotechnical engineers, field professionals, and project managers across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee deep and shallow foundation analysis, slope stability, and ground‑improvement design using industry-standard methods.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports with CPT, borings, lab data, and slope monitoring.
• Deliver geotechnical design recommendations compliant with AASHTO, ASTM, TXDOT and IBC.
• Manage laboratory operations, QA, and data turnaround.

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical expertise

Client engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

ABET‑accredited Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus)

Tools

GeoStudio

LPILE

Settle3

gINT

Job description

Responsibilities

Join ECS as a Geotechnical Engineering Group Manager, where you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team working on complex subsurface investigations, geotechnical analysis, and construction materials testing (CMT). This role combines technical depth, leadership, and business management for private and public sector development projects across Texas.

This is a new leadership role supporting our Geotechnical department, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence, client relationships, and group-level P&L responsibility.

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to geotechnical engineers, field professionals, and project managers across multiple concurrent infrastructure, commercial, and public works projects.
• Oversee deep and shallow foundation analysis, slope stability evaluations, and ground improvement design using industry-standard methods and software.
• Review and approve geotechnical engineering reports, including analysis of CPT, borings, lab testing, and slope monitoring data.
• Deliver geotechnical design recommendations aligned with AASHTO, ASTM, TXDOT, and IBC standards.
• Manage all operations of the geotechnical laboratory, ensuring quality assurance and efficient data turnaround.
• Direct proposal development, scope definition, budgeting, and profitability of the department, including oversight of collections.
• Partner closely with senior leadership on long-term strategy, resource planning, and market expansion.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and professional development for your group; promote a culture of coaching, learning, and retention.
• Maintain and grow client relationships through technical consultation, presentations, and project delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive geotechnical experience, including management of technical teams and client‑facing roles.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects involving foundations, embankments, slope stability, earth retention systems, and CMT services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying geotechnical standards from AASHTO, ASTM, TXDOT, IBC, and other industry accredited authorities in design and reporting.
• Technical expertise with CPT data interpretation, settlement analysis, liquefaction evaluation, and ground improvement techniques.
• Familiarity with software tools such as GeoStudio, LPILE, Settle3, and gINT.
• Strong business acumen, including prior experience with group‑level financial oversight, proposal writing, and client development.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach and develop early‑career engineers.

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.