Principal Engineer - Geotechnical

placeSan Marcos calendar_month 

What You'll Do:

  • Primary responsibilities include providing technical expertise and supporting 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
  • Responsibilities may also include mentoring Associate Principals
  • Responsibilities may also include participation in the review committee for candidates who seek Associate Principal designation (Geotechnical)
  • Perform the following at the office and regional levels:
  • Overseeing projects
  • Performing technical report reviews
  • Preparing and reviewing proposals
  • Assisting with management of the department and P&L
  • Business development and assisting other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
  • Assisting hiring managers to help make staffing decisions.
  • Leading and coaching junior staff members
  • Due to low barriers between departments, duties may also include performing the tasks above in CMT

What We're Looking For:

  • 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.

Who We Are:

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). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

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

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