Engineering Group Manager

Engineering Branch ManagerAs an Engineering Branch Manager, you are the type who is driven to succeed. You are a highly motivated star player who thrives on strategic thinking and putting ideas into motion. Every project shows both your technical expertise as well as your business savvy – and this is reflected in the strong growth of your branch. The junior and senior engineering staff look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. Your positive interactions with clients as well as business development skills contribute tremendously to the success of ECS. You get the "big" picture and want to contribute accordingly – and that's why you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.Responsibilities:ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Salt Lake City office. As the Engineering Branch Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.Key Responsibilities:Business Development and Market Expansion – Leverage local industry contacts and knowledge of Salt Lake City and surrounding areas to drive revenue growth of our current portfolio and lead new growth through prime contract awards and teaming agreements statewide.Lead marketing initiatives and represent ECS in regional industry eventsResponsible for full P&L of the operation, including all service lines, their managers, and staffOversee Geotechnical, CMT, and related projects as we continue to build our brand in the areaGenerate geotechnical reports, analysis, and final reviews as needed during the growth phaseManage, train, and mentor employees of all levelsLead financial oversight, resource allocation, and strategic planningBe a self-starter with a strong 'roll-up-your-sleeves' mentality, leading by example and building a cohesive teamQualifications:Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Utah or ability to obtain within 6 months of hireBS or MS in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college/universityMinimum of 10 years of technical and managerial experience in a similar roleStrong marketing and business development abilities with regional client contactsProven successful P&L responsibilityStrong leadership and decision-making skillsTeam player and coach mentality who embraces team buildingWe are an employee-owned engineering firm committed to technical excellence, employee growth, and delivering value-driven solutions to our clients. With an ESOP structure, annual performance bonuses, and a non-bureaucratic culture, we offer a collaborative environment that rewards initiative and results.This is a rare opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a strategic office in a high-demand market. If you bring the technical expertise, leadership ability, and market vision, we invite you to apply.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 3,000 employees in 100+ 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: is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.