Natural Resources Department Manager; Principal

Position & Office Overview

As an Environmental Department Manager, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You are comfortable in steel toed boots in the field, as well as in high level meetings with suits and ties. Environmental geologists, engineers, and project managers look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself - but bring others along with you.

You are extremely hard working and strive to ensure that your team delivers the best quality. You get the "big" picture and want to contribute accordingly - and that's why you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.

• This position requires a commitment to manage the department for continued growth with a strong emphasis on business development and marketing initiatives
• Other responsibilities include leading and mentoring a team of environmental technicians and project managers (must supervise at least 2 full time employees), overseeing environmental services projects and report reviews, preparing proposals for environmental services, managing departmental P&L, and assisting other senior staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
• The primary duty of this position is supervision of employees and daily management of the department
• This position may involve report preparation and project management duties based on the needs of the department

• BS in Geology or a discipline related to Environmental Science; MS preferred

• 5-10 years of Geology, Environmental Engineering or related experience

• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license would go a long way

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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