Geotechnical Principal

Engineering Consulting Service; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Consulting Service in Ridgeland, Mississippi is seeking a geotechnical expert with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or geology. The successful candidate will have at least 12 years of related experience, be designated as a senior reviewer, and hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license. Responsibilities include overseeing projects, mentoring staff, and leading technical meetings to ensure high-quality engineering services are delivered.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is required.
• Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to Geotechnical staff.
• Host or attend project meetings for technical solutions.
• Oversee projects and perform technical report reviews.
• Assisting with management of the department and P&L.
• Lead and coach junior staff members.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project oversight

Business development

Mentoring skills

Education

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

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

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.

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 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). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.