Position & Office Overview
As an Engineering Branch Manager, you are the type who is driven to succeed. You are a highly motivated star player who thrives on strategic thinking and putting ideas into motion. Every project shows both your technical expertise as well as your business savvy - and this is reflected in the strong growth of your branch. The junior and senior engineering staff look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. Your positive interactions with clients as well as business development skills contribute tremendously to the success of ECS. You get the "big" picture and want to contribute accordingly - and that's why you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.
Responsibilities
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Salt Lake City office. As the Engineering Branch Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.
Key Responsibilities: • Business Development and Market Expansion - Leverage local industry contacts and knowledge of Salt Lake City and surrounding areas to drive revenue growth of our current portfolio and lead new growth through prime contract awards and teaming agreements statewide. • Lead marketing initiatives and represent ECS in regional industry events • Responsible for full P&L of the operation, including all service lines, their managers, and staff • Oversee Geotechnical, CMT, and related projects as we continue to build our brand in the area • Generate geotechnical reports, analysis, and final reviews as needed during the growth phase • Manage, train, and mentor employees of all levels • Lead financial oversight, resource allocation, and strategic planning • Be a self-starter with a strong roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, leading by example and building a cohesive team
Qualifications
Qualifications: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Utah or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college/university Minimum of 10 years of technical and managerial experience in a similar role Strong marketing and business development abilities with regional client contacts Proven successful P&L responsibility Strong leadership and decision-making skills Team player and coach mentality who embraces team building
About ECS
We are an employee-owned engineering firm committed to technical excellence, employee growth, and delivering value-driven solutions to our clients. With an ESOP structure, annual performance bonuses, and a non-bureaucratic culture, we offer a collaborative environment that rewards initiative and results.
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This is a rare opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a strategic office in a high-demand market. If you bring the technical expertise, leadership ability, and market vision, we invite you to apply.
About Us
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
Why ECS? We have grit. What does that mean for you? We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with a fearless attitude. From trekking knee deep through swamplands to rappelling off of buildings, we do whatever it takes to safely get the job done! We have guts. The footprint of our company allows us to be nimble. With exceptional expertise and locations across the nation, we have the strength to support your project. We are resilient. We will ask the right questions, listen to your concerns and deliver. The opportunities to collaborate and think outside the box are infinite. We take initiative. The work we do sometimes does not have an easy solution. It takes drive, determination and the ability to connect people and ideas to achieve remarkable results. We bring tenacity. To put it plainly, we provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services. From conception to completion, our boots are made for working.
To find out more about ECS: www.ecslimited.com