ECS Group of Companies ยท 1 day ago
Senior Principal, Practice Leader
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $250K/yr
20+ years expECS Group of Companies is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. They are seeking a Senior Principal, Geotechnical Practice Leader to lead and expand their geotechnical service line in Southern California, overseeing technical quality and client development while mentoring staff.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Guide and support Geotechnical Project Managers and staff
Review technical reports and lead quality assurance initiatives across the region
Lead strategic efforts to secure and expand relationships with private, commercial, and public sector clients
Actively pursue new project opportunities
Mentor Associate Principals and staff
Contribute to internal review boards for promotions and professional development
Attend and represent ECS at key industry conferences including IFCEE, PDCA, DFI, ASCE, and ADSC
Monitor regulatory changes and lead internal communications to align with new standards or requirements
Represent ECS in the market
Promote our services, capabilities, and culture to clients and partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology
20+ years of geotechnical engineering and/or CMT experience
Active P.E. or P.G. license in California or ability to obtain
Experience in branch, department, or regional leadership within an engineering consulting firm
Proven success in client development across private, commercial, and public sectors
Recognized as a Senior Reviewer at a previous firm
Valid driver's license (required for job-related travel)
Benefits
Ownership Mentality: As an ESOP company, every employee has a stake in our collective success.
Growth Opportunity: Build and lead the Southern California geotechnical service line from the ground up.
Resources + Agility: Big company capabilities, small team agility, and leadership support to innovate and grow.
Impact: Your work will directly shape the future of our Pacific operations and influence national strategies.
Company
ECS Group of Companies
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Eckert
Chief Financial Officer
Leo Titus Jr., P.E.
Chief Operating Officer
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