Principal

The Environmental Principal serves as the highest level of technical leadership within the Environmental practice and is responsible for ensuring overall quality, performance, risk management, and strategic direction across environmental services. This role provides final technical authority, oversees execution across projects and service lines, drives business development, and serves as a trusted advisor to clients and ECS leadership. The Environmental Principal operates as a subject matter expert, mentor, and organizational leader while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values. Responsibilities Provides enterprise-level technical expertise and oversight across the Environmental practice Performs final technical review and approval of reports, recommendations, and deliverables Ensures technical quality, consistency, and compliance with ECS quality standards across projects and service lines Oversees project performance and supports resolution of complex technical, operational, regulatory, and client issues Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and technical staff Leads business development efforts and expands strategic client relationships Reviews and approves major proposals, contracts, and project decisions in accordance with Signature Authority policies Supports department and office financial performance through oversight of project profitability, collections, and utilization Assists with staffing decisions, succession planning, and workforce development Represents ECS as a recognized technical expert within the industry and community Participates in leadership activities, review committees, and strategic initiatives Provides cross-functional support across departments, offices, and service lines Provides strategic and technical leadership for wetlands, ecological, permitting, and natural resources projects Reviews regulatory strategies, project approaches, and environmental compliance requirements Ensures technical consistency and quality of reports and deliverables Advises project teams regarding permitting strategies, mitigation requirements, and agency coordination Supports resolution of complex environmental and regulatory issues Guides project teams in balancing client objectives with environmental and regulatory requirements Serves as a senior resource on challenging ecological and natural resources projects Required Qualifications 12 years of related experience with a professional engineering or geology license per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures Or 16 years of related experience with certifications per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting Per the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures, maintain license and/or certifications as necessary for the work performed or managed If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required Established reputation as a technical expert within Environmental Consulting Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, compliance, and technical practices Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships Proven success in business development and revenue growth Advanced technical expertise across environmental service lines Proven leadership and decision-making capability at an organizational level Extensive experience in project management, risk management, and consulting Ability to perform and sign final technical reviews of reports, plans, and deliverables Ability to mentor Associate Principals, Project Managers, and future leaders Strong financial and operational awareness 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-6/E-7/O-2/O-3 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 facilities 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 #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr