Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Construction Materials Testing (CMT)

Responsibilities

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.

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Qualifications

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":
• E-8+

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 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.