Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is pleased to announce that Gregory A. Ratkowski, PE, has been promoted to Principal Engineer. An ECS employee since 2006, Mr. Ratkowski began his tenure at ECS as a Geotechnical Project Manager. His excellent work in that arena led to promotion to Geotechnical Department Manager, and he was recently promoted to Assistant Office Manager for the Frederick, MD branch.
Mr. Ratkowski has been practicing geotechnical engineering and materials testing in Maryland for more than a decade. His experience includes geotechnical engineering for numerous public and private sector clients and projects for which he has managed and developed field investigation programs; including test boring and test pits, in-situ testing, engineering analysis and preparation of reports to provide geotechnical design information. Additionally, Mr. Ratkowski has experience with shallow and deep foundations, earthwork, sinkhole remediation, soil improvement, slope stability, embankment dams, residential projects, low- to high-rise structures, excavation support, sub-drainage systems, pavement design, and retaining wall systems.
“On behalf of Greg’s colleagues here in the Frederick office, and across the company, we sincerely congratulate Greg on this outstanding accomplishment,” said Jeff McGregor, ECS Frederick office Branch Manager. “Since joining ECS in 2006, Greg has developed an impressive resume of projects, as well as a deep client list. He has also helped the Frederick office innovate and find ways to build a better mousetrap, both from an engineering and construction standpoint. Greg’s commitment to excellence, teamwork, communication, and hands-on style will continue to pay dividends for both ECS and him personally as he takes this big leap in his career.”
Mr. Ratkowski is a registered Professional Engineer in Maryland. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2005 from Union College in Schenectady, NY. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).