Carollo Engineers Inc

Principal Scientist / Engineer / Geologist

Carollo Engineers Inc$130K — $170K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15+ years in environmental consulting, including leadership in projects and teams.
  • Strong technical expertise in environmental investigation and remediation practices.
  • Knowledgeable in CERCLA, TSCA, RCRA, and Alaska-specific environmental regulations.
  • Proven success in cultivating and maintaining client relationships.
  • Experience in business development and proposal management.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset to drive practice growth and development.
  • A passion for mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

  • Grow and manage a diverse portfolio of client work leveraging existing and new relationships.
  • Establish lasting relationships with clients based on technical excellence and reliability.
  • Oversee proposal development, project scoping, and pricing strategies.
  • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities and market trends.
  • Serve as Principal-in-Charge on complex environmental projects, ensuring expert oversight.
  • Review technical deliverables and ensure alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Lead and inspire a collaborative team by mentoring and supporting staff development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness initiatives and vacation.
  • Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Supportive culture focused on employee investment and long-term career satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Role

SLR is seeking a Principal Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer, to join our growing Land Quality & Remediation practice in either our Anchorage or Fairbanks office.

It is an opportunity to help shape the future of our Alaska operations, mentor the next generation of professionals, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the industry's leading sustainability consultancies.

We are looking for a leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing trusted client partnerships, mentoring staff, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver outstanding results. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, business insight, and a passion for helping the company and staff succeed.

Responsibilities:

Practice Growth & Client Development
  • Grow and expand a portfolio of work through both existing SLR relationships and your own professional network
  • Build lasting client relationships founded on trust, responsiveness, and technical excellence
  • Lead proposal development, project scoping, and pricing strategies
  • Identify new opportunities, markets, and service offerings


Technical Leadership
  • Serve as Principal-in-Charge or senior technical lead on complex environmental projects
  • Provide strategic oversight for investigation, remediation, and regulatory programs
  • Guide and review technical deliverables, including work plans, investigation reports, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and remediation designs
  • Leverage expertise from across SLR's global network to develop innovative, practical solutions for clients
  • Promote a culture of technical quality, continuous improvement, and professional excellence


Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented, and collaborative team
  • Support professional development and career growth for staff at all levels
  • Help attract, recruit, and retain top talent


Business & Operations
  • Operate in a seller-doer capacity with flexibility based on your strengths and interests
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and overall performance
  • Contribute to strategic planning and practice development
  • Support operational excellence and delivery of high-quality client service


Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:
  • Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
  • The salary range for this position is $130,000-170,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
  • Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement


Qualifications:
  • 10 to 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including project, client, and staff leadership. Alaska work preferred.
  • Strong technical background in environmental investigation and remediation involving soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment and associated waste management.
  • Strong working knowledge of CERCLA, TSCA and RCRA and Alaska-specific environmental regulations, and familiarity with Alaska's regulatory environment.
  • Demonstrated success building and maintaining client relationships.
  • Experience leading or supporting business development efforts, proposals, and client engagements.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for growing a practice
  • Passion for mentoring and developing others


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental or Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • Alaska Civil or Environmental Professional Engineer license, Registered or Certified Geologist
  • Hazardous waste management experience is a plus, particularly in industrial, environmental, or regulatory settings.
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
  • Existing relationships within industrial, real estate, energy, municipal, or redevelopment sectors
  • Experience in Arctic, sub-Arctic, or remote operating environments
  • Experience preparing Storm Water Pollution Plans and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans
  • Experience working in highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams


This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

About Carollo Engineers Inc

Carollo Engineers is an environmental engineering consulting firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Carollo Engineers has over 40 offices throughout the United States and provides services to clients in the municipal, state, and federal government sectors, as well as private industry. The company's services include water treatment, wastewater treatment, water resources planning, and environmental compliance. Carollo Engineers has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Conceptor Award.
Learn more about Carollo Engineers Inc
Size
1,400 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Carollo Engineers Inc

More Technical Services Jobs

Find similar Principal Scientist / Engineer / Geologist jobs: