Regional Geotechnical Principal - Lead, Mentor & Quality

ECS Group of Companies; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks a Geotechnical Principal to lead technical strategy and ensure project quality across regional geotechnical teams. You will act as the final authority on analyses, mentor senior staff, and drive client relationships at the highest level.

In this role you will oversee business development and ensure profitable performance while representing ECS in industry leadership activities. The position requires strong P.E./P.G. credentials and extensive geotechnical experience.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience required.
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• A P.E. or P.G. license is required in each state of practice.
• 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.

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

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationships

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Financial awareness

Geotechnical expertise

Mentorship

Education

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

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

ECS Group of Companies seeks a Geotechnical Principal to lead technical strategy and ensure project quality across regional geotechnical teams. You will act as the final authority on analyses, mentor senior staff, and drive client relationships at the highest level.

In this role you will oversee business development and ensure profitable performance while representing ECS in industry leadership activities. The position requires strong P.E./P.G. credentials and extensive geotechnical experience.