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ECS Corporate Services, LLC
Regional Geotechnical Principal
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What they do
A Geotechnical Engineer specializes in understanding and assessing the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of earth materials. They study the properties of these materials to assess their suitability for construction projects and to design foundations, slopes, retaining walls, and other structures to ensure stability and safety. Investigates geological conditions, conducts tests on rock and soil, and provides recommendations to mitigate risks, ensuring the integrity and longevity of infrastructure projects.
$91,872 / year median in Maryland
Job Description
Regional Geotechnical Principal
ResponsibilitiesThe 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
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.