Job DescriptionWe 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.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's 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 InformationSalary range: $170,000-200,000, depending on qualifications
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time
