Geotechnical Principal

ECS Group of Companies; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in the United States is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Principal to provide technical leadership and manage regional geotechnical projects.

You will mentor staff, review technical reports, prepare proposals, and support business development while maintaining client relationships.

A PE or PG license, 12 years of experience, and a MS/BS in civil/geological engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor 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 state worked.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support geotechnical staff within a branch and region.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients to provide technical solutions.
• Mentor Associate Principals and review candidates for Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical).
• Review committees for candidates seeking Associate Principal designation.
• Perform technical report reviews and prepare/review proposals.
• Assist with department management and P&L; engage in business development and client interactions.
• Support staffing decisions with hiring managers; lead and coach junior staff.
• Occasionally perform duties in CMT due to inter-departmental duties.

Skills

Technical leadership

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Civil/Geological Engineering

Job description

• 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:
• 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
• 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.

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).

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.