Principal Environmental Geologist or Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Environmental Geologist or Engineer to serve as a technical leader and key contributor to the continued growth of our environmental consulting practice. This role combines executive-level business development client management technical leadership and project oversight for a diverse portfolio of environmental consulting projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for environmental consulting projects and services.
• Lead business development efforts including client outreach networking proposal development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Develop maintain and expand relationships with key clients regulatory agencies and industry partners.
• Serve as Client Manager for major accounts and strategic service areas.
• Provide technical oversight and quality review of environmental assessments investigations remediation projects and regulatory compliance programs.
• Direct and manage complex environmental projects from planning through completion.
• Lead and participate in client presentations interviews shortlist presentations and project pursuits.
• Provide expert consultation on environmental regulations compliance strategies site investigations and remediation programs.
• Support environmental due diligence efforts including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Oversee environmental remediation and contaminated site management projects.
• Provide technical support for emergency response and construction activities involving contaminated sites.
• Act as an expert witness and provide technical opinions when required.
• Mentor coach and develop junior and senior technical staff.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry associations to maintain a strong presence within the environmental consulting community.
• Support strategic planning project implementation and operational objectives for the environmental practice.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Geology Civil Engineering or a related field.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience with increasing technical and management responsibilities.
• Strong experience with NEPA CEQA Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and environmental permitting processes.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance at the federal state and local levels.
• Experience managing and overseeing:
  • Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
  • Environmental investigations and due diligence projects
  • Environmental remediation programs
  • Contaminated site assessment and management
  • Air quality wastewater and hazardous waste compliance programs
• Established relationships with regulatory agencies and environmental stakeholders.
• Strong technical writing review and quality assurance skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects and client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior-level presentation negotiation and client development experience.
• Demonstrated success in business development sales and environmental consulting practice growth.
• Strong professional network within the Southern California environmental and regulatory community.
• Experience serving public agencies municipalities utilities developers and private-sector clients.
• Proven ability to mentor technical staff and build high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal organizational written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience serving as a technical expert or expert witness preferred.

Additional Information :

Salary range: $00 depending on qualifications

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Job Type: Full-Time

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time