Geotechnical Principal

ECS Group of Companies; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead technical reviews, oversee regional projects, and mentor staff.

You will participate in candidate reviews for Associate Principal, drive client interactions, and help manage department performance and P&L. A PE or PG license and 12+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Geotechnical fields is required.
• At least 12 years of related experience.
• P.E. or P.G. license is required in each state of practice.
• If driving for ECS, a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to Geotechnical staff locally and regionally.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients and ECS staff to provide technical solutions.
• Mentor Associate Principals.
• Participate in review committee for Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical).
• Oversee projects at office and regional levels.
• Perform technical report reviews.
• Prepare and review proposals.
• Assist with department management and P&L.
• Support business development and client interactions.
• Assist hiring managers with staffing decisions.
• Lead and coach junior staff.
• Due to cross-department duties, may perform tasks in CMT.

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar

12 years of related experience

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license required

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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
• 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 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.