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ECS Group of Companies · 11 hours ago

Geotechnical Group Leader

El Paso, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

ECS Group of Companies is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. They are seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Group Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team on complex subsurface investigations and geotechnical analysis while ensuring technical excellence and strong client relationships.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to geotechnical engineers, field professionals, and project managers across multiple concurrent infrastructure, commercial, and public works projects

Oversee deep and shallow foundation analysis, slope stability evaluations, and ground improvement design using industry-standard methods and software

Review and approve geotechnical engineering reports, including analysis of CPT, borings, lab testing, and slope monitoring data

Deliver geotechnical design recommendations aligned with AASHTO, ASTM, TXDOT, and IBC standards

Manage all operations of the geotechnical laboratory, ensuring quality assurance and efficient data turnaround

Direct proposal development, scope definition, budgeting, and profitability of the department, including oversight of collections

Partner closely with senior leadership on long-term strategy, resource planning, and market expansion

Support recruiting, hiring, and professional development for your group; promote a culture of coaching, learning, and retention

Maintain and grow client relationships through technical consultation, presentations, and project delivery excellence

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseLeadershipCPT data interpretationFoundation analysisGround improvement designSoftware proficiencyClient relationship managementBusiness acumenCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas

Minimum 8 years of progressive geotechnical experience, including management of technical teams and client-facing roles

Proven ability to lead complex projects involving foundations, embankments, slope stability, earth retention systems, and CMT services

Preferred

Experience applying geotechnical standards from AASHTO, ASTM, TXDOT, IBC, and other industry accredited authorities in design and reporting

Technical expertise with CPT data interpretation, settlement analysis, liquefaction evaluation, and ground improvement techniques

Familiarity with software tools such as GeoStudio, LPILE, Settle3, and gINT

Strong business acumen, including prior experience with group-level financial oversight, proposal writing, and client development

Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach and develop early-career engineers

Company

ECS Group of Companies

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ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.

Founded in 1988

Chantilly, VA, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.ecslimited.com

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