Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Geotechnical Engineer ECS Florida, LLC paid time off, 401(k) United States, Florida, Fort Myers 13891 Jetport Loop (Show on map) May 15, 2026 Responsibilities ECS is hiring a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Fort Myers to lead technical delivery, oversee quality control, and contribute to revenue growth across commercial, industrial, and residential projects. This role blends project leadership, technical authority, and business development, offering a clear path to expanded leadership responsibility within a firm that promotes from within. Key Responsibilities Lead 5 to 15 concurrent geotechnical and construction materials testing projects across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors
Perform final technical review on assigned reports, validating calculations, supporting data, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets aligned with departmental financial performance
Assist with developing proposals, including scope definition, pricing, and risk evaluation
Support business development through client meetings, relationship management, and service promotion
Mentor 3 to 8 junior engineers and technical staff in report writing, proposal development, and project execution
Contribute to departmental planning, operational performance, and process improvements
#LI-TE1 Qualifications Basic Qualifications 12+ years of geotechnical or construction materials testing engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus from an ABET-accredited program
Experience performing final technical reviews or serving in a senior reviewer capacity
Demonstrated application of geotechnical engineering principles across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and public works
Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering standards, construction codes, and regulatory requirements
Experience with geotechnical software supporting slope stability, geospatial analysis, deep and shallow foundations, and feasibility studies
Track record of client development, proposal generation, and revenue contribution
Experience mentoring early-career engineers into project-level contributors Compensation & Benefits Base salary aligned with experience, licensure, and project leadership scope
Annual bonus tied to company performance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and company-recognized holidays
Tangible opportunities for advancement within the company Why ECS ECS operates on an organic growth model that has supported consistent expansion and internal advancement. The company supports niche technical development while maintaining a steady pipeline of projects across multiple industry sectors. 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 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 #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 #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, clickhere.