Geotechnical Principal

Engineering Consulting Service; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a senior geotechnical professional to provide technical leadership across branches and the larger region in New Orleans. The role includes mentoring staff, participating in candidate reviews, and driving project reviews and proposals.

You will oversee multiple projects, contribute to business development, maintain client interactions, and help manage department performance and profitability. The position is based in New Orleans with regional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• 12 years of related experienceSequential

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 candidate review for Associate Principal (Geotechnical).
• Oversee projects, perform technical report reviews, and prepare/review proposals at office and regional levels.
• Assist with department management and P&L; engage in business development and client interaction.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Geotechnical/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 experienceSequential

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, click here.