What You'll Do:
ECS is hiring a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing (CMT) work in the Pittsburgh market. This is a senior technical and strategic role focused on final technical review, risk reduction, staff mentorship, laboratory oversight, and client-facing consulting across a portfolio of public and private sector projects.
Responsibilities
- Provides enterprise-level technical expertise and oversight across CMT projects
- Performs final technical review and approval of reports, calculations, and deliverables
- Ensures technical quality, consistency, and adherence to standards across projects and teams
- Oversees project performance and supports resolution of complex or high-risk issues
- Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, and technical staff
- Leads business development efforts and expands client relationships
- Prepares and reviews proposals, contracts, and major project decisions
- Supports department and office financial performance (P&L awareness)
- Assists with staffing decisions and workforce planning
- Represents the organization as a technical expert in the industry and community
- Participates in leadership activities, including review committees and internal governance
- Provides cross-functional support across departments and service lines
Career Development
- As your experience with us grows, ECS will support you in advancing in your career with the potential for advanced certifications and reviewer status with additional benefits through professional training programs.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- 12 years of related experience with a professional engineering or geology license per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
- Or, 16 years of related experience with certifications per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor of Science in any of the multi-disciplined Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Geology is preferred
Per the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures, maintain licenses and/or certifications as necessary for the work performed or managed
If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- Established reputation as a technical expert in construction materials testing
- Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships
- Proven success in business development and revenue growth
- Advanced technical expertise across construction materials testing disciplines
- Proven leadership and decision-making capability at an organizational level
- Strong business development and client relationship skills
- Extensive experience in project management, risk management, and consulting
- Ability to perform and sign as the final technical review of reports and calculations
- Strong understanding of regional geologic conditions and industry challenges
- Proficiency with advanced analysis software
- Ability to mentor senior technical staff and future leaders
- Strong financial and operational awareness
- Professional training programs as required in the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
Military Qualifications
- The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
Who We Are:
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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.