Regional Geotechnical Principal: Lead & Grow Practice

Engineering Consulting Service; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a Geotechnical Principal in Mount Laurel, NJ, to provide top-level technical leadership for our geotechnical practice. You will ensure project quality, oversee regional execution, and drive client relationships at the highest level.

You will mentor leaders, lead business development, and review major deliverables, proposals, and contracts while aligning with ECS Core Values and regional strategy.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience.
• P.E. or P.G. license in each state of work.
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS.
• Established reputation as a technical expert in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships.
• Proven success in business development and revenue growth.
• Advanced technical expertise across geotechnical engineering disciplines.
• Proven leadership and decision-making capability at an organizational level.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.
• Extensive experience in project management, risk management, and consulting.

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

Geotech engineering

Business development

Client relationships

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Geotech software

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil/Geological Engineering

P.E. or P.G. license

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a Geotechnical Principal in Mount Laurel, NJ, to provide top-level technical leadership for our geotechnical practice. You will ensure project quality, oversee regional execution, and drive client relationships at the highest level.

You will mentor leaders, lead business development, and review major deliverables, proposals, and contracts while aligning with ECS Core Values and regional strategy.