Natural Resources Principal

ECS Florida, LLC; Florida; In loco; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

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ECS Florida, LLC in New York State seeks an Environmental Principal to lead complex projects, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor senior and junior staff, oversee budgets and change orders, meet deadlines, and engage clients to grow ECS service offerings. The role requires extensive knowledge of wetlands regulations and a track record of delivering environmental reports and proposals.

Competenze

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of related experience; 16+ years may meet education requirements.
• Licensed as at least one: PE, PG, REM, CIH, CHMM, PWS, CSP, LSS, CIE, REPA, or CEM.

Mansioni

• Mentor junior staff and support team development.
• Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical issues.
• Market ECS services and maintain client database.
• Oversee project budgets, change orders, and invoicing.
• Provide training and oversight of subordinate staff.
• Prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Oversee environmental projects and training of field staff.
• Prepare and review proposals, change orders, and environmental reports.
• Perform principal oversight and QA/QC per ECS policies.

Conoscenze

Environmental leadership

Client management

Regulatory knowledge

Project oversight

Mentorship

Formazione

BSc/ MSc in Civil/Environmental Eng

Professional license (PE/PG/REM etc)

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Environmental Principal to join our team. This role ensures that overall goals related to quality and performance are achieved. Responsibilities for any particular project are limited; the goal is to delegate to senior staff and step in when and where it is most useful. Principals are the problem solvers and the final reviewer for projects. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team. Provide mentorship to Associate Principals as assigned.
• Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary.
• Market our services. Maintain and further develop the client database.
• Oversee project budgets and review change orders and invoices. Assist with collections efforts.
• Training and oversight of subordinate staff members.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Oversee environmental projects. Assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff.
• Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders.
• Oversee the preparation and review of environmental reports from junior staff.
• Perform deliverable reviews in accordance with ECS Principal review policy.
• Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions.
• Assist senior staff with staffing decisions.
• Interact with Sr. Project Managers to ensure that project set up and implementation procedures are being completed.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local wetlands regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
• Supervise subordinate staff regarding work assignments to ensure properly trained and experienced personnel are assigned. Perform Principal oversight and review of projects in accordance with ECS Principal Policy. Ensure that deliverables are completed, and projects are closed out in accordance with ECS QA/QC policies and guidelines. Assist with client interaction/discussion regarding findings and conclusions of reports.
• Communicate with junior staff to direct field work. Perform site visits as required on the project. May involve several projects being performed simultaneously.
• Initial management and supervision, QA/QC of fieldwork activities. Providing Senior field expertise when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting.
• Minimum 12 years of related experience
  • 16 or more years of experience can meet education requirements.
• Licensed as at least one of the following: PE, PG, REM, CIH, CHMM, PWS, CSP, LSS, CIE, REPA, or CEM.
• Candidates must have achieved previous designation as Principal at ECS or hold similar designation from a competitor firm.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of environmental principles and applications. Excellent Client Manager.
• Extensive knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods.
• Review and provide feedback of field and laboratory testing by others. Perform training and/or corrective action as necessary.
• Excellent ability to manage and develop new clients.
• Demonstrate established technical excellence, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to continuous professional development for their benefit and for the advancement of their field.
• Principals provide leadership both through their example and through mentorship of staff.

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.