Geotechnical Principal

Engineering Consulting Service; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Mount Laurel, NJ seeks a senior geotechnical professional to lead projects, review technical reports, and mentor staff across branches and regions.

The role requires a MS/BS in civil/geology, 12 years of experience, PE or PG licensure, and a senior reviewer designation. Pay ranges from $105,000 to $145,000 per year, with compensation determined by location and qualifications. ECS is employee-owned with offices coast to coast.

Qualifications

• Requires PE or PG licensure in the states where you work.
• Senior reviewer designation from current or prior firm.
• 12+ years of related geotechnical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support Geotechnical staff across branches and regions.
• Host or attend project meetings to deliver technical solutions for clients.
• Mentor Associate Principals and participate in candidate reviews for Associate Principal.
• Oversee projects, review technical reports, and prepare/review proposals.
• Support department management, P&L, and business development activities.
• Assist hiring managers with staffing decisions and coach junior staff.
• Perform duties in cross-department contexts (CMT) when needed.

Skills

Senior reviewer designation

Professional Engineer license

Professional Geologist license

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil or Geologic 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.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $105,000 - $145,000/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 3,00 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 #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, click here.