Senior Principal, Practice Leader
Ecs Group Of Companies
Lead and expand ECS's SoCal geotechnical practice, overseeing technical quality and client growth.
11 days ago ago
$180,000 - $250,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Orange County, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials Testing/Inspection
Environmental Consulting
Facilities Engineering and Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Geotechnical
Construction Materials
Environmental
Facilities Engineering
Facility Management
Architectural
Engineering
As-Built Documentation
Role
What you would be doing
technical oversight
quality assurance
regulatory monitoring
client development
mentorship
industry engagement
- Technical Oversight: Guide and support Geotechnical Project Managers and staff. Review technical reports and lead quality assurance initiatives across the region.
- Growth Opportunity: Build and lead the Southern California geotechnical service line from the ground up.
- Regulatory Awareness: Monitor regulatory changes and lead internal communications to align with new standards or requirements.
- Client Development: Lead strategic efforts to secure and expand relationships with private, commercial, and public sector clients. Actively pursue new project opportunities.
- Ambassadorial Role: Represent ECS in the market. Promote our services, capabilities, and culture to clients and partners.
- Industry Engagement: Attend and represent ECS at key industry conferences including IFCEE, PDCA, DFI, ASCE, and ADSC.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor Associate Principals and staff. Contribute to internal review boards for promotions and professional development.
What you bring
driver’s license
pe license
geotechnical
senior reviewer
civil engineering
client development
- Valid driver’s license (required for job-related travel).
- 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.
- 20+ years of geotechnical engineering and/or CMT experience.
- Recognized as a Senior Reviewer at a previous firm.
- Resources + Agility: Big company capabilities, small team agility, and leadership support to innovate and grow.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology.
- Proven success in client development across private, commercial, and public sectors.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions, ECS Group of Companies has become a leading player in the engineering, procurement, construction, and project management industry.
- The company operates across multiple sectors, focusing on energy, infrastructure, industrial, and commercial developments.
- With decades of experience, ECS has successfully completed large-scale projects in challenging environments, including offshore and remote locations.
- ECS specializes in providing integrated services from design to execution, ensuring seamless project delivery and quality standards.
- The company prides itself on innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and sustainability in all their projects.
- From urban residential developments to complex industrial plants, ECS’s versatility allows it to tackle a wide array of projects across the globe.
- ECS’s strong financial foundation and track record in delivering on time and on budget have made it a trusted partner for governments and private sector clients alike.
- We elevate our team by celebrating our strengths, amplifying our diversity, and developing meaningful career paths.
- We're dedicated to establishing consistency, investing in partnerships and delivering an exceptional client experience.
- We empower each other to continuously improve and reinvent our work. We don’t simply manage change, we drive it.
- We have GRIT: guts, resilience, initiative and tenacity.
- provides employee environmental awareness training covering SPCC/chemical spill plans, hazardous waste storage, Clean Air Act regulations, tank monitoring and EPCRA compliance
- offers services in environmental engineering and renewable energy projects, including consulting on spill prevention, emission control and renewable infrastructure
- measures and mitigates environmental risk through structured training aimed at maintaining compliance and sustainability in operations
- Strategic DEI Plan to build a more inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace.
- Goal: Increase leadership/management roles occupied by women and underrepresented minorities.
- Goal: Ensure equity of pay across identifiers, levels, and supplier diversity vendors.
- Goal: Ensure accessibility for all ECS employees.
- Goal: Foster a ‘safe to contribute and challenge’ culture.
- Employee Resource Groups include ECS ADAPT; Black Professionals, Friends & Allies; Caregivers; HERicanes; Hispanic‑Latinx Professionals; InspirASIAN.
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