Principal - CCR

The Opportunity

This position can be based remotely or from one of the firm's offices across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand relationships with existing and prospective clients within the utility, energy, and mining sectors.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities focused on CCR management, environmental compliance, and remediation programs.
• Lead proposal development, project pursuits, and contract negotiations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical and strategic guidance on CCR-related challenges.
• Direct and oversee project execution to ensure successful delivery, quality outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop technical staff while helping build and strengthen a high-performing team.
• Manage financial performance across client accounts, including revenue growth, profitability, collections, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with internal technical experts to deliver integrated environmental and engineering solutions.
• Maintain a strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional registration required (PE or PG preferred).
• 15+ years of experience focused on Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), coal ash management, environmental compliance, remediation, or related services.
• Proven success within an environmental consulting or professional services environment.
• Strong client relationships and business development experience within the utility, power generation, mining, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing projects, teams, and client accounts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.

Preferred Experience

• Advanced degree in a related technical discipline.
• Active participation in industry organizations and technical conferences.
• Expertise in CCR regulations, closure strategies, groundwater compliance, landfill design, and long-term asset management programs.
• Established relationships with utilities and power-sector clients throughout the Mountain West or broader U.S. market.