Geotechnical Associate Principal Engineer

ECS Midwest, LLC

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is seeking an accomplished Geotechnical Associate Principal to join our growing Detroit team. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee complex engineering projects, mentor junior staff, drive business development, and spearhead impactful initiatives.

Responsibilities :

Provide technical expertise, mentoring, and leadership for geotechnical engineering staff.
Review proposals and contracts per company policy.
Host client and team meetings to provide geotechnical solutions.
Perform technical report reviews and final approval with professional stamp.
Oversee geotechnical projects ensuring quality control and timeliness.
Assist with department management, planning, and financials.
Lead business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
Develop and execute strategies to expand visibility of Dallas geotechnical services.
Track analytics and work cross-functionally to drive organic growth and showcase regional market expertise.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

8+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical principles and applications.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Business development experience in local market preferred.

Required Education & Certifications :

BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar from an ABET accredited college/university.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm.

Preferred Education & Certifications :

MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar from an ABET accredited college/university.

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 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), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) 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, clickhere.

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