Engineering Consulting Services

Engineering consulting, geotechnical, environmental, testing services

Geotechnical Principal

Geotechnical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeNew Orleans, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a similar field is required.
At least 12 years of related experience is required.
Designation as a senior reviewer at the current or a previous firm is required.
A Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is required in each state where the employee works.
A valid driver’s license is required when driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and support Geotechnical staff within a branch and region.
Host or attend project meetings with clients and/or ECS staff to help provide technical solutions as requested.
Mentor Associate Principals, as applicable.
Participate in the review committee for candidates seeking Associate Principal designation in Geotechnical, as applicable.
Oversee projects at the office and regional levels.
Perform technical report reviews at the office and regional levels.
Prepare and review proposals at the office and regional levels.
Assist with department management and profit-and-loss activities.
Conduct business development and assist staff in marketing services by maintaining and developing client interactions.
Assist hiring managers with staffing decisions.
Lead and coach junior staff members.
Perform the above duties in construction materials testing (CMT), as applicable.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.

About Us

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

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

About the Company

Engineering Consulting Services

Engineering consulting, geotechnical, environmental, testing services

ECS provides engineering consulting in geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing/inspection, and facilities engineering. It operates nationwide through subsidiaries under ECS Group of Companies, with 3,000+ employees and 100+ offices. It differentiates itself as an employee-owned firm with a large regional footprint and a focus on delivering on time, under budget, and with value. Its goal is to deliver high-quality services and earn recognition for practical results and strong client relationships, evidenced by repeat business and referrals.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 1988

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