Geotechnical Principal - Lead Engineer & Client Growth

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

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Geotechnical Principal to provide top-level technical leadership, ensuring project quality, strategic direction, and client relations. You will mentor staff, drive business development, and oversee regional technical execution while maintaining ECS core values.

The role requires extensive geotechnical expertise, strong leadership, and proven ability to sign off on reports and calculations.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related geotechnical experience.
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
• A PE or PG license is required in each state of work.
• Valid driver’s license if driving for ECS subsidiary.
• Established reputation as a geotechnical technical expert.
• Strong regional client relationships and revenue growth.
• Advanced technical expertise across geotechnical disciplines.
• Proven leadership and organizational decision-making ability.
• Experience in project management, risk management, and consulting.
• Ability to perform final technical reviews of reports and calculations.
• Understanding of regional geologic conditions.
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software.
• Ability to mentor senior staff and future leaders.
• Strong financial and operational awareness.
• ECS Senior Technical Staff policies compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise and oversight across geotechnical projects.
• Performs final technical review and approval of reports, calculations, and deliverables.
• Ensures quality, accuracy, and consistency of technical output across projects and teams.
• Oversees project performance at a strategic level and intervenes on complex issues.
• Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, and emerging leaders.
• Supports and leads business development efforts and client relationships growth.
• Reviews and approves proposals, contracts, and major project decisions.
• Contributes to departmental and regional financial performance (P&L awareness).
• Participates in staffing decisions, recruiting, and team development.
• Represents the firm as a technical expert in industry and community.
• Participates in organizational leadership initiatives and technical committees.
• Performs other leadership and technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Project oversight

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil or Geology engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license

Tools

Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Geotechnical Principal to provide top-level technical leadership, ensuring project quality, strategic direction, and client relations. You will mentor staff, drive business development, and oversee regional technical execution while maintaining ECS core values.

The role requires extensive geotechnical expertise, strong leadership, and proven ability to sign off on reports and calculations.