Principal Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on, Client/Project facing leader who thrives on building relationships, leading teams, and driving business growth to join and be a leader in our Environmental Investigation and Remediation Group.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections. Strengthen relationships with existing clients, develop new clients, partners, and industry peers through proactive outreach, networking, and exceptional technical project delivery.
• Lead with purpose and energy, inspire high-performing teams, maintain momentum across projects, and navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.
• Be the responsible engineer in charge of turn-key remedial actions/site development for which Braun Intertec has a reputation for over many years.
• Drive business and project success. Oversee project performance—including budgets, timelines, and resources—ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Be the face of our brand and represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, helping expand our visibility and reputation.
• Develop and empower talent. Lead, coach, and mentor team members while fostering a collaborative, positive, and growth-oriented environment.
• Partner with business development and program leaders to identify, pursue, and win new opportunities with both existing and prospective clients.
• Deliver technical excellence. Provide expertise and oversight on complex environmental projects, including Sites/Projects in multiple states and under multiple State voluntary programs as well as State and Federal RCRA, CERCLA and UST programs: Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Remedial Investigation work impacts to soil, vapor, and groundwater, Feasibility Studies and Alternative Analysis, Remedial action planning and implementation, Soil management plan and engineering design, Turn-Key Site redevelopment Plans and Specifications/Contracting/Regulatory negotiations/Implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Civil, Environmental or a related engineering field
• Professional licensure (PE) required
• 17+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Proven success in client facing roles and leading large, complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations across industrial, energy, agricultural, or commercial sectors.
• A natural ability to connect with people and build trust quickly.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for growing business and developing others.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Own where you work.

Benefits

• Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm with over 1,200 employees with 31 office locations.
• We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off and volunteer time off, company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program.
• The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.

Pay

Compensation Range: $122,000.00 - $182,000.00

Schedule

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