Geotechnical Principal

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a senior geotechnical professional to provide technical leadership and mentorship across the branch and region. The role includes overseeing projects, reviewing technical reports, and contributing to proposals, with emphasis on staff coaching and business development.

The ideal candidate has a PE/PG license, 12 years of related experience, and a track record as a senior reviewer.

Qualifications

• Requires PE or PG license in each state of work.
• Minimum 12 years of related experience.
• Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm is required.
• Driving for ECS subsidiaries requires a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support Geotechnical staff within a branch and region.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients and ECS staff to provide technical solutions.
• Mentor Associate Principals and participate in review committee for Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical).
• Oversee projects, perform technical report reviews, prepare and review proposals, manage department and P&L.
• Assist with business development and client interactions; help staff staffing decisions.
• Lead and coach junior staff; perform duties across departments as needed (CMT).

Skills

Mentoring

Staff coaching

Business development

Client interactions

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Geology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include providing technical expertise and supporting Geotechnical staff both within a branch and within a region
• Host or attend project meetings with clients and/or ECS staff to help provide technical solutions as requested
• Responsibilities may also include mentoring Associate Principals
• Responsibilities may also include participation in the review committee for candidates who seek Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical)
• Perform the following at the office and regional levels:
  • Overseeing projects
  • Performing technical report reviews
  • Preparing and reviewing proposals
  • Assisting with management of the department and P&L
  • Business development and assisting other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
  • Assisting hiring managers to help make staffing decisions.
  • Leading and coaching junior staff members
  • Due to low barriers between departments, duties may also include performing the tasks above in CMT

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• 12 years of related experience
• Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm required
• 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.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $90k - $110k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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 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. To learn more, clickhere.