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Geotechnical Principal Engineer

Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Carrollton, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Building Codes, Business Development, Civil Infrastructure, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction Industry Software, Construction Materials Testing, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Documentation, Engineering, Engineering Consulting, Feasibility Analysis, Geospatial Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, Green Construction, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Materials Engineering, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Public Works, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Residential Construction, Risk Management, Stability Analysis, Team Player, Testing, Training Program, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Carrollton, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Responsibilities

Join our innovative team at ECS Limited and lead transformative projects in geotechnical engineering in our Dallas office. As a Geotechnical Principal Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and Inspire Geotechnical Teams: Cultivate a collaborative environment, guiding Geotechnical engineers and project managers to excel.
  • Project Oversight and Technical Expertise: Manage projects, conduct rigorous technical report reviews, and craft compelling proposals. Contribute to departmental management and profit & loss (P&L) activities. Required to conduct a thorough final technical review for reports within their area of expertise. This includes reviewing all supporting documentation/calculations and ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.
  • Strategic Marketing and Business Development: Drive marketing initiatives, foster business development, and support fellow team members in promoting our services. Enhance client interactions through sustained efforts and client relationship management.
  • Effective Communication and Mentorship: Engage seamlessly with senior staff, contributing your insights. Mentor junior team members to foster their professional growth in drafting proposals and report writing. Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
  • Continuous Professional Development: Stay at the forefront of industry and site safety advancements by participating in essential professional training programs.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

  • 12+ years of geotechnical or construction materials testing engineering experience.
  • Designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm.
  • Knowledge of and established relationships in the local market.
  • Proficiency with geotechnical engineering standards, principles, including construction codes, and applications for a wide variety of projects (commercial building, residential, roads/bridges, public works (civil infrastructure), etc.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong project and risk management, and business development skills.
  • Knowledge of current geotechnical software for feasibility studies, infrastructure project management, slope stability and geospatial analysis, deep foundations, and shallow foundations.
  • Must possess leadership qualifications and be business development oriented.

Required Education & Certifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required for this position. Alternatively, candidates must demonstrate the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months from the date of hire.

Preferred Education & Certifications:

  • MS in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis from an ABET accredited college/university.

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 #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #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.

About the Company

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Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

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

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.ecslimited.com/

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