Geotechnical Principal

Engineering Consulting Service; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm based in Virginia seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer. The role involves providing technical expertise, overseeing projects, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience, along with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license. Join a company committed to raising engineering standards and offering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license required.
• Senior reviewer designation at current or previous firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise supporting Geotechnical staff.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients.
• Mentor Associate Principals and junior staff members.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project oversight

Mentorship

Business development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

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.

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 #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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, click here.