Principal Geotechnical Engineer

ECS Ltd

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of geotechnical or construction materials testing engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus from an ABET-accredited program
  • Experience in final technical reviews or as a senior reviewer
  • Demonstrated application of geotechnical engineering principles on diverse projects
  • Working knowledge of engineering standards and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software for various applications
  • Experience in client development and proposal generation
  • Mentoring experience with junior engineers

Responsibilities

  • Lead 5 to 15 concurrent geotechnical and construction materials testing projects
  • Perform final technical reviews of reports for compliance and accuracy
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets
  • Assist in developing proposals including scope and pricing
  • Support business development through client interactions
  • Mentor junior engineers in report writing and project execution
  • Contribute to departmental planning and process improvements

Benefits

  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and company-recognized holidays
  • Tangible opportunities for advancement within the company
  • Annual bonus tied to company performance
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

ECS is hiring a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Fort Myers to lead technical delivery, oversee quality control, and contribute to revenue growth across commercial, industrial, and residential projects. This role blends project leadership, technical authority, and business development, offering a clear path to expanded leadership responsibility within a firm that promotes from within.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead 5 to 15 concurrent geotechnical and construction materials testing projects across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors
  • Perform final technical review on assigned reports, validating calculations, supporting data, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets aligned with departmental financial performance
  • Assist with developing proposals, including scope definition, pricing, and risk evaluation
  • Support business development through client meetings, relationship management, and service promotion
  • Mentor 3 to 8 junior engineers and technical staff in report writing, proposal development, and project execution
  • Contribute to departmental planning, operational performance, and process improvements
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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
  • 12+ years of geotechnical or construction materials testing engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus from an ABET-accredited program
  • Experience performing final technical reviews or serving in a senior reviewer capacity
  • Demonstrated application of geotechnical engineering principles across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and public works
  • Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering standards, construction codes, and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with geotechnical software supporting slope stability, geospatial analysis, deep and shallow foundations, and feasibility studies
  • Track record of client development, proposal generation, and revenue contribution
  • Experience mentoring early-career engineers into project-level contributors


Compensation & Benefits
  • Base salary aligned with experience, licensure, and project leadership scope
  • Annual bonus tied to company performance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and company-recognized holidays
  • Tangible opportunities for advancement within the company


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