Structural Associate Principal

Responsibilities ECS is seeking a Structural Associate Principal to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science & Infrastructure team in Baltimore, MD . In this role, you will manage structural consulting projects and serve as a lead technical consultant on structural assessments, investigations, testing, and design. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to evaluate structural performance, support construction and repair efforts, and deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions across a variety of facility types. This is a client-facing role with regular interaction with owners, architects, contractors, and engineers. The position includes responsibility for project management, technical execution, business development support, and mentorship of junior staff within a collaborative consulting environment. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Execution Demonstrate strong knowledge across building science & infrastructure consulting services, with advanced expertise in structural engineering. Provide technical guidance to staff on structural investigations, testing, design, and repair solutions. Perform senior-level review of reports, calculations, drawings, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality. Support Principal-level review processes in accordance with ECS policies. Lead and oversee structural assessments, forensic investigations, and repair design efforts. knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations to project execution and recommendations. Project Management & Delivery Manage structural projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations. Oversee project budgets, including review of change orders, invoices, and support of collection efforts. Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriately trained personnel are assigned to projects. Manage multiple concurrent projects while prioritizing tasks and deadlines. Prepare and review proposals, reports, calculations, and change orders. Participate in project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative challenges. Structural Engineering & Field Oversight Supervise and direct field investigations and testing, including anchor bolt testing, bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sounding, and material sampling. Oversee structural assessments to evaluate existing conditions and identify deficiencies. Lead structural design efforts for repairs and modifications to existing structures. Serve as Engineer of Record (as applicable), taking responsibility for calculations, drawings, and technical decisions. Oversee construction administration activities, including RFI responses, shop drawing review, and coordination with project stakeholders. Ensure work performed aligns with project scope and address any deviations, including impacts to budget, schedule, and client objectives. Leadership & Staff Development Mentor and develop junior staff, providing technical training in structural analysis, field work, and design. Supervise staff assignments and support day-to-day execution of project work. Assist senior leadership with staffing decisions and team development. Promote best practices in technical execution, safety, and client communication. Client Development & Relationship Management Maintain and grow client relationships while supporting business development efforts. Identify new opportunities with existing and prospective clients. Participate in proposal development and contribute to positioning of ECS services. Support client discussions related to findings, recommendations, and project outcomes. Represent ECS professionally in all client and industry interactions. Collaboration & Communication Visit the Employer site for more details