Geotechnical Principal Engineer - Lead Projects & Mentors

ECS Southeast, LLP; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southeast, LLP is seeking a senior geotechnical professional to provide technical leadership and support across branches and regions. You will mentor junior staff, participate in Associate Principal designation reviews, and help oversee projects, proposals, and department P&L.

The role emphasizes client interactions, business development, and cross-functional collaboration, with duties extending to regional initiatives and potential CMT tasks when needed.

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 and ECS staff to provide technical solutions.
• Mentor Associate Principals.
• Participate in the review committee for Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical).
• Oversee projects, perform technical report reviews, prepare and review proposals, assist with department management and P&L, contribute to business development and client interactions.
• Assist hiring managers with staffing decisions.
• Lead and coach junior staff.
• Duties may involve tasks in CMT due to low departmental barriers.

Skills

Senior reviewer designation

Mentoring staff

Business development

Education

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

Tools

PE license

PG license

Driver's license

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

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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, clickhere.