Senior Principal, Practice Leader

].[Responsibilities

ECS is seeking a Senior Principal, Geotechnical Practice Leader to lead, expand, and champion our geotechnical service line in Southern California. This role requires a strategic mindset, business development experience, and deep technical knowledge. You’ll serve as a senior technical authority, client-facing lead unik and internal mentor, ensuring quality, consistency, and growth across your region.

• Technical Oversight: Guide and support Geotechnical Project Managers and staff. Review technical reports and lead quality assurance initiatives across the region.
• Client Development: Lead strategic efforts to secure and expand relationships with private, commercial, and public sector clients. Actively pursue new project opportunities.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor Associate Principals and staff. Contribute to internal review boards for promotions and professional development.
• Industry Engagement: Attend and represent ECS at key industry conferences including IFCEE, PDCA, DFI, ASCE, and ADSC.
• Regulatory Awareness: Monitor regulatory changes and lead internal communications to align with new standards or requirements','$quotes; }
• Ambassadorial Role: Represent ECS in the market. Promote our services, capabilities, and culture to clients and partners.

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology.
• 20+ years of geotechnicalgraduation engineering and/or CMT experience.
• Active P.E. or P.G. license in California or ability to obtain.
• Experience in branch, department, or regional leadership within an engineering consulting firm.
• Proven success in client development across private, commercial, and public sectors.
• Recognized as a Senior Reviewer at a prior firm.
• Valid driver’s license (required for job‑related travel).
Why Join ECS?
• Ownership Mentality: As an ESOP company, every employee has a stake in our collective success.
• Growth Opportunity Sys: Build and lead the Southern California geotechnical service line from the ground up.
• Resources + Agility: Big company capabilities, small team agility, and leadership support to innovate and grow.
• Impact: Your work will