Geotechnical Principal

Responsibilities

ECS is hiring a Geotechnical Principal / Branch Manager to lead and expand our Southwest operations in Denver, CO. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity, ideal for a licensed engineer with at least 12+ years of experience in geotechnical reporting, analysis, and design. You will serve as both a technical expert and operational leader, driving excellence across geotechnical services and helping us grow our Colorado footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide senior technical expertise across projects and guide regional geotechnical staff
• Contribute heavily to business development and client relationship growth
• Attend and lead project meetings with clients and ECS staff to deliver technical solutions
• Mentor Associate Principals and participate on the review committee for their designation
• Oversee project delivery, perform technical report reviews, and manage proposal preparation
• Lead departmental operations, including budget and P&L managements
• Support hiring managers with strategic staffing decisions
• Coach junior team members and collaborate across Construction Materials Testing (CMT) teams as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum of 12 years of related geotechnical experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required in the state of Colorado
• Experience as a designated senior reviewer at a prior firm
• Valid driver's license required if driving for or on behalf of ECS

What We Offer:

• Leadership role with strategic growth responsibility in the Denver market
• Platform to shape regional geotechnical practices and mentor future leaders
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines

The expected pay range for this role and location is $105,000-$175,000/year plus bonuses, benefits, and other incentives. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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