ECS Group of Companies
Group Manager - Water Solutions
ECS Group of Companies, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
Group Manager – Water Solutions
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ECS Group of Companies , a leading engineering consulting firm.
The expected pay range for this role and location is $160,000 - $185,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
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‑Report’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Report’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.
Responsibilities
Design and oversee both temporary dewatering treatment systems and permanent remedial systems for groundwater and surface water applications.
Conduct and interpret hydrogeologic and contaminant fate and transport evaluations to guide system design.
Provide field oversight during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of treatment systems.
Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and permit applications for treatment systems such as filtration, carbon and other media adsorption, air stripping, and chemical treatment.
Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
Required Experience & Skills
8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
Strong understanding of advanced in‑situ and ex‑situ remediation technologies (e.g., bioremediation, chemical oxidation/reduction, PFAS treatment).
Strong understanding of vapor mitigation, air handling systems, NPDES, and temporary discharge permitting.
Strong understanding of hydrogeologic and chemical processes governing contaminant behavior.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
Required Education & Certifications
BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
Preferred Education & Certifications
MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Seniority level: Not applicable.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Science and Consulting.
Industries: Civil Engineering.
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ECS Group of Companies , a leading engineering consulting firm.
The expected pay range for this role and location is $160,000 - $185,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
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‑Report’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Report’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.
Responsibilities
Design and oversee both temporary dewatering treatment systems and permanent remedial systems for groundwater and surface water applications.
Conduct and interpret hydrogeologic and contaminant fate and transport evaluations to guide system design.
Provide field oversight during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of treatment systems.
Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and permit applications for treatment systems such as filtration, carbon and other media adsorption, air stripping, and chemical treatment.
Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
Required Experience & Skills
8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
Strong understanding of advanced in‑situ and ex‑situ remediation technologies (e.g., bioremediation, chemical oxidation/reduction, PFAS treatment).
Strong understanding of vapor mitigation, air handling systems, NPDES, and temporary discharge permitting.
Strong understanding of hydrogeologic and chemical processes governing contaminant behavior.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
Required Education & Certifications
BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
Preferred Education & Certifications
MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Seniority level: Not applicable.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Science and Consulting.
Industries: Civil Engineering.
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