Geotechnical Principal Engineer

Overview

Join our innovative team at ECS Limited and lead transformative projects in geotechnical engineering in our Dallas office. As a Geotechnical Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization.

• Lead and Inspire Geotechnical Teams
  :
  Cultivate a collaborative environment, guiding Geotechnical engineers and project managers to excel.
• Project Oversight and Technical Expertise
  :
  Manage projects, conduct rigorous technical report reviews, and craft compelling proposals. Contribute to departmental management and profit & loss activities. Required to conduct a thorough final technical review for reports within your area of expertise.
• Strategic Marketing and Business Development
  :
  Drive marketing initiatives, foster business development, and support fellow team members in promoting our services.
• Effective Communication and Mentorship
  :
  Engage seamlessly with senior staff, contribute your insights, and mentor junior team members to foster their professional growth.
• Continuous Professional Development
  :
  Stay at the forefront of industry and site safety advancements by participating in essential professional training programs.

• 12+ years of geotechnical or construction materials testing engineering experience.
• Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm.
• Knowledge of and established relationships in the local market.
• Proficiency with geotechnical engineering standards, principles, including construction codes, and applications for a wide variety of projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong project and risk management, and business development skills.
• Knowledge of current geotechnical software for feasibility studies, infrastructure project management, slope stability and geospatial analysis, deep foundations, and shallow foundations.
• Must possess leadership qualifications and be business development oriented.

• BS in Civil Engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering from an ABET accredited college/university.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required for this position. Alternatively, candidates must demonstrate the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months from the date of hire.

• MS in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis from an ABET accredited college/university.

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. ECS is employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, .