Geotechnical Principal

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• Provide technical expertise and support Geotechnical staff both within a branch and within a region.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients and/or ECS staff to help provide technical solutions as requested.
• Mentor Associate Principals.
• Participate in the review committee for candidates who seek Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical).
• Perform technical report reviews.
• Prepare and review proposals.
• Assist with management of the department and P&L.
• Business development and assist other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions.
• Assist hiring managers to help make staffing decisions.
• Lead and coach junior staff members.
• Oversee projects.
• Due to low barriers between departments, duties may also include performing the above tasks in CMT.

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work.
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.

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 #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).

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Charlottesville, VA

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