About this opportunity
ECS Group of Companies lists this Geotechnical Principal opportunity in baton rouge, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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+
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 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-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:
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
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