Regional Geotechnical Leader & Technical Authority

ECS Group of Companies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Geotechnical Principal at ECS Group of Companies provides top-level technical leadership across geotechnical projects, ensuring quality, performance, and strategic direction. You will review complex reports, mentor senior staff, and drive business development with regional clients.

Based in Pittsburgh, this full-time role requires 12+ years of related experience, a PE or PG license, and strong leadership with proven ability to manage multi-project delivery and risk at an organizational level.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license required in each state of practice.
• Strong leadership and decision-making at an organizational level.
• Proven ability to drive business development and revenue growth.
• Experience mentoring Associate Principals and Senior Project Managers.

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.
• Represents the firm as a technical expert in the industry and community.

Skills

Geotechnical expertise

Leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Education

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

Tools

Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

The Geotechnical Principal at ECS Group of Companies provides top-level technical leadership across geotechnical projects, ensuring quality, performance, and strategic direction. You will review complex reports, mentor senior staff, and drive business development with regional clients.

Based in Pittsburgh, this full-time role requires 12+ years of related experience, a PE or PG license, and strong leadership with proven ability to manage multi-project delivery and risk at an organizational level.