About this role
Responsibilities
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Environmental Prinicipal to join our team. This role ensure that overall goals related to quality and performance are achieved. Responsibilities for any one particular project are limited. Goal is to delegate to senior staff and step in when and where it is most useful. Principals are the problem solvers and the final reviewer for projects. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team. Provide mentorship to Associate Principals as assigned.
- Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
- Market our services. Maintain and further develop the client database
- Oversee project budgets and review change orders and invoices. Assist with collections efforts.
- Training and oversight of subordinate staff members
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
- Oversee environmental projects. Assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff
- Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders
- Oversee the preparation and review of environmental reports from junior staff.
- Perform deliverable reviews in accordance with ECS Principal review policy
- Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
- Assist senior staff with staffing decisions
- Interact with Sr. Project Managers to ensure that project set up and implementation procedures are being completed.
- Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local wetlands regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
- Supervise subordinate staff regarding work assignments to ensure properly trained and experienced personnel are assigned. Perform Principal oversight and review of projects in accordance with ECS Principal Policy. Ensure that deliverables are completed, and projects are closed out in accordance with ECS QA/QC policies and guidelines. Assist with client interaction/discussion regarding findings and conclusions of reports.
- Communicate with junior staff to direct field work. Perform site visits as required on the project. May involve several projects being performed simultaneously.
- Initial management and supervision, QA/QC of fieldwork activities. Providing Senior field expertise when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting.
- Minimum 12 years of related experience
- 16 or more years of experience can meet education requirements
- Licensed as at least one of the following: PE, PG, REM, CIH, CHMM, PWS, CSP, LSS, CIE, REPA, or CEM
- Candidates must have achieved previous designation as Principal at ECS or hold similar designation from competitor firm
Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of environmental principles and applications. Excellent Client Manager.
- Extensive knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
- Review and provide feedback of field and laboratory testing by others. Perform training and/or corrective action as necessary.
- Excellent ability to manage and develop new clients
- Demonstrate established technical excellence, strong leadership skills, and an dedication to continuous professional development for their benefit and for the advancement of their field.
- Principals provide leadership both through their example and through mentorship of staff.
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 #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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.
Other facts
About ECS Ltd
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm. Organizationally we have 100+ offices and more than 3,000 employees in operating subsidiaries. Subsidiaries and their headquarter offices include:
- ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC [Chantilly, VA];
- ECS Midwest, LLC [Chicago, IL];
- ECS Southeast, LLP [Raleigh, NC];
- ECS Florida, LLC [Orlando, FL];
- ECS Southwest, LLP [Dallas, TX];
- ECS Pacific, Inc. [Walnut Creek, CA];
- ECS Group of Companies [Chantilly, VA - provides administrative/support services to all operating subsidiaries].
Founded in 1988, ECS is an employee-owned corporation committed to providing high quality, innovative services. The professional staff at ECS delivers value-added solutions through our core service lines: Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Construction Materials Testing/Inspection, and Facilities Engineering and Consulting.
'Setting the Standard for Service’ is our corporate philosophy that permeates everything we do. We embrace providing services on time and under budget while adding value to our clients. Our goal is to provide high-quality engineering and related services; and to be recognized by our clients and colleagues for our innovative ideas, responsiveness and value. Our high repeat business volume, recommendations from our clients and professional associates are all measures of our commitment to the industry we proudly serve. At ECS, it’s not just about getting the job done – it’s about getting the job done right.
Talent acquisition at ECS receives strategic focus. We keep our career center current and up-to-date! So if you are looking for a new career opportunity or know someone who is, please visit www.ecslimited.com and submit your resume through our career center for review by our dedicated recruiting team.
What you'll do
- The Environmental Principal will mentor junior staff, oversee environmental projects, and ensure quality and performance goals are met. They will also interact with clients and assist in project management and budget oversight.
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