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ECS Group of Companies · 20 hours ago

Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Construction Materials Testing (CMT)

Cranberry Township, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

ECS Group of Companies is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. They are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership in construction materials testing and geotechnical engineering, focusing on technical review, risk reduction, and staff mentorship in the Pittsburgh market.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as final technical reviewer and eventually Engineer-of-Record for geotechnical reports, CMT reports, and supporting calculations, maintaining clear defensible recommendations

Provide senior oversight on subsurface exploration programs, including borings, test pits, sampling, and field documentation as needed to support report conclusions

Review and guide technical deliverables such as geotechnical engineering reports, foundation recommendations, pavement evaluations, earthwork and site grading recommendations, and construction observation documentation

Lead technical guidance for CMT operations, including interpretation of test results and recommendations tied to specifications, ASTM/AASHTO standards, and project requirements

Support laboratory management and quality systems, including procedures, calibration awareness, documentation practices, and corrective actions tied to CMT testing programs

Partner with project managers to evaluate technical scope, assumptions, and risks during proposal development and project execution

Mentor and develop engineering staff through technical coaching, review feedback, and structured training tied to field, lab, and reporting workflows

Participate in client meetings to provide technical solutions, communicate recommendations, and support project issue resolution

Contribute to local business development by supporting key client relationships and identifying opportunities aligned with ECS service lines

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringConstruction Materials TestingProfessional Engineer LicenseClient ConsultingTechnical Report ReviewTeam LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentLocal Market KnowledgeProfessional CertificationsMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license

12+ years of experience in a similar engineering consulting environment supporting geotechnical engineering and/or construction materials testing

Demonstrated experience serving as a final reviewer for technical reports and deliverables (including review of supporting calculations)

Proven ability to lead teams, mentor technical staff, and work directly with clients in a consulting setting

Preferred

Professional certifications such as ACI, NICET, and/or ICC

Experience supporting business development, including marketing of services to agencies, owners, contractors, developers, or similar client groups

Familiarity with local market conditions, typical construction practices, and regional geotechnical considerations in Western Pennsylvania

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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