Principal Engineer - Geotechnical

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

Additional responsibilities include:

• Serving as a final technical reviewer on geotechnical reports, designs, and construction plans to ensure quality and compliance with project specifications

• Providing senior-level guidance to engineers and field staff on foundation and retaining wall recommendations, including geotechnical design parameters

• Consulting with clients on material suitability, ground improvement methods, and construction-related testing programs

• Recommending laboratory and field testing protocols for soil, rock, and construction materials to validate design assumptions and support project delivery

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.

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