Geotechnical Principal: Lead Technical Excellence & Growth

Engineering Consulting Service; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks a Geotechnical Principal to lead the geotechnical practice in the United States. You will provide technical direction, ensure quality across reports and analyses, and drive business development with key clients.

This senior role requires a PE/PG license, extensive project leadership experience, and the ability to mentor staff while representing ECS in industry forums.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience.
• P.E. or P.G. license in applicable states.
• Valid driver’s license if driving for ECS.
• Established reputation as a geotechnical expert.
• Strong regional client relationships.
• Proven business development and revenue growth.
• Advanced geotechnical engineering expertise.
• Proven leadership and organizational decision-making.
• Strong client relationships and business development skills.
• Extensive experience in project management, risk management, and consulting.
• Ability to perform final technical reviews of reports and calculations.
• Strong knowledge of regional geologic conditions and industry challenges.
• Proficiency with advanced geotechnical analysis software.
• Ability to mentor senior technical staff and future leaders.
• Strong financial and operational awareness.
• Compliance with ECS Senior Technical Staff policies.

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 or high-risk issues.
• Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, and emerging leaders.
• Supports and leads business development efforts and client relationship 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 the industry and community.
• Participates in organizational leadership initiatives and technical committees.
• Performs other leadership and technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Geotechnical

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Project management

Mentoring

Technical review

Risk management

Staff development

Financial awareness

Education

Civil/Geological Engineering degree

Tools

GeoStudio/PLAXIS

Job description

ECS Group of Companies seeks a Geotechnical Principal to lead the geotechnical practice in the United States. You will provide technical direction, ensure quality across reports and analyses, and drive business development with key clients.

This senior role requires a PE/PG license, extensive project leadership experience, and the ability to mentor staff while representing ECS in industry forums.