Geotechnical Principal

ECS Group of Companies; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Geotechnical professional to provide technical leadership and support to Geotechnical staff across branches and regions. The role includes mentoring Associate Principals and participating in the Associate Principal review process (Geotechnical).

Responsibilities also cover overseeing office and regional projects, reviewing technical reports, preparing proposals, and assisting with department management and P&L.

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.

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.
• Participate in the review committee for Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical).
• Oversee projects and perform technical report reviews.
• Prepare and review proposals; assist with department management and P&L.
• Support business development and client interactions; assist staff in marketing services.
• Assist hiring managers with staffing decisions.
• Lead and coach junior staff; may perform tasks in CMT.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Client interaction

Technical expertise

Education

BSc/MSc in Civil or Geology/Geotechnical Engineering

PE or PG license

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

• 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

Required 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.

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,