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Regional Geotechnical Principal ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC United States, Maryland, Frederick 7310 Executive Way (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 Responsibilities The Geotechnical Principal serves as the highest level of technical leadership within the geotechnical practice, responsible for ensuring overall quality, performance, and strategic direction of projects and services. This role provides final technical authority, oversees regional technical execution, and drives business development and client relationships at the highest level. The Geotechnical Principal operates as a subject matter expert, mentor, and leader while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values. Responsibilities Provides technical expertise and oversight across geotechnical projects

Performs final technical review and approval of reports, calculations, and deliverables

Ensures quality, accuracy, and consistency of technical output across projects and teams

Oversees project performance at a strategic level and intervenes on complex or high-risk issues

Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, and emerging leaders

Supports and leads business development efforts and client relationship growth

Reviews and approves proposals, contracts, and major project decisions

Contributes to departmental and regional financial performance (P&L awareness)

Participates in staffing decisions, recruiting, and team development

Represents the firm as a technical expert in the industry and community

Participates in organizational leadership initiatives and technical committees

Performs other leadership and technical duties as assigned #LI-JG1 Qualifications Required Qualifications 12 years of related experience

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required

A 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.

Established reputation as a technical expert in geotechnical engineering

Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships

Proven success in business development and revenue growth

Advanced technical expertise across geotechnical engineering disciplines

Proven leadership and decision-making capability at an organizational level

Strong business development and client relationship skills

Extensive experience in project management, risk management, and consulting

Ability to perform and sign as the final technical review of reports and calculations

Strong understanding of regional geologic conditions and industry challenges

Proficiency with advanced geotechnical analysis software

Ability to mentor senior technical staff and future leaders

Strong financial and operational awareness

Professional training programs as required in the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures Military Qualifications The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":

E-8+ The expected pay range for this role and location is $125k - $175k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications. 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 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering s-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering s-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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, clickhere.