Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Senior+
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 s…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$103k–$129k/yr
Senior$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Reactor vessel internals, Finite element analysis, Ansys, ASME Section III
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$117k–$146k/yr
Senior$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$69k–$87k/yr
Mid level$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Remote OK
$101k–$129k/yr
Senior$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$107k/yr
Mid level$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$103k–$129k/yr
Senior$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Remote OK
$112k–$141k/yr
Senior$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Skills: Demand Planning, Issue Resolution, Executive Communications, Global Sourcing, SAP
Sargent & Lundy
Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$118k–$180k/yr
Senior+
Responsibilities This is a lead design engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. Y…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$129k/yr
Senior
Description This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home. Joining Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group as a Senior Structural Engineer presents a distin…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$1565k–$1956k/yr
Senior$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$107k/yr
Senior$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$107k/yr
Mid level$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
Skills: Project scheduling, Portfolio planning, Data analytics, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
Sargent & Lundy
Lead Mechanical Engineer Analyst 1 - Nuclear Plant Analysis
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$118k–$180k/yr
Senior+
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Our electric power generation clients are seeking to incre…
Skills: Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Fluid mechanics, Nuclear power engineering, Power plant analysis
Sargent & Lundy
Lead Mechanical Engineering Analyst 1 - Power Uprates
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$118k–$180k/yr
Senior+
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Our electric power generation clients are seeking to incre…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Nuclear power industry, Power uprates, Thermodynamics, Heat transfer
Sargent & Lundy
Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$118k–$180k/yr
Senior+
Description You will be leading the group on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-disci…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Nuclear power plant design, Project leadership, Design change packages, AC and DC power studies
Sargent & Lundy
Senior Mechanical Engineer Analyst 2 - Nuclear
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$153k/yr
Senior
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Our electric power generation clients are seeking to incre…
Skills: Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Fluid mechanics, Nuclear power engineering, Power uprate projects
Sargent & Lundy
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$74k–$114k/yr
Mid level
Description Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. We offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in engineering by digitizing nuclear power plants: You will work on a multi-discipline…
Skills: Instrumentation and controls, Nuclear engineering, Control theory, Digital controllers, Process sensors
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$222k/yr
Senior+
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Our electric power generation clients are seeking to incre…
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$117k–$146k/yr
Senior+$1.6B raised
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i…
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 22d ago
Apply by Aug 20
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Principal Engineer will provide technical leadership for geotechnical and construction materials testing projects, serving as the final technical reviewer and mentor for staff. They will also manage laboratory quality systems and support business development efforts to strengthen client relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field and possess an active P.E. or P.G. license. A minimum of 12 years of experience in engineering consulting with a proven track record in technical report review and team leadership is required.
Full job description
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve asfinal technical reviewer and eventually Engineer-of-Record for geotechnical reports, CMT reports, and supporting calculations, maintainingclear defensible recommendations.
Provide senior oversight on subsurface exploration programs, including borings, test pits, sampling, and field documentation as needed to support report conclusions.
Review and guide technical deliverables such as geotechnical engineering reports, foundation recommendations, pavement evaluations, earthwork and site grading recommendations, and construction observation documentation.
Lead technical guidance for CMT operations, including interpretation of test results and recommendations tied to specifications, ASTM/AASHTO standards, and project requirements.
Support laboratory management and quality systems, including procedures, calibration awareness, documentation practices, and corrective actions tied to CMT testing programs.
Partner with project managers to evaluate technical scope, assumptions, and risks during proposal development and project execution.
Mentor and develop engineering staff through technical coaching, review feedback, and structured training tied to field, lab, and reporting workflows.
Participate in client meetings to provide technical solutions, communicate recommendations, and support project issue resolution.
Contribute to local business development by supporting key client relationships and identifying opportunities aligned with ECS service lines.
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license.
12+ years of experience in a similar engineering consulting environment supporting geotechnical engineering and/or construction materials testing.
Demonstrated experience serving as a final reviewer for technical reports and deliverables (including review of supporting calculations).
Proven ability to lead teams, mentor technical staff, and work directly with clients in a consulting setting.
Preferred qualifications
Professional certifications such as ACI, NICET, and/or ICC.
Experience supporting business development, including marketing of services to agencies, owners, contractors, developers, or similar client groups.
Familiarity with local market conditions, typical construction practices, and regional geotechnical considerations in Western Pennsylvania.
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 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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.
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.
Offices: 14026 Thunderbolt Place, Suite 300, Chantilly, VA 20151, US · 915 Maple Grove Dr, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407, US
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