Principal Engineer, Industrial Water

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer, Industrial Water to help grow our industrial water and wastewater engineering practice. This individual can be based in one of our Oakland, CA; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; or from any of our other Geosyntec offices throughout the U.S.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team actively engaged in growing Geosyntec's Industrial Water practice. The position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to expand Geosyntec's presence across a broad range of industrial sectors while supporting technology advancement and project execution for complex industrial water, wastewater, treatment, reuse, and water management projects nationwide. This role is well suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in winning and leading innovative and challenging industrial water projects while collaborating with a dedicated team of technical and business professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business plans to grow Geosyntec's Industrial Water practice across diverse industrial sectors, including manufacturing, energy, mining, life sciences, technology, food and beverage, and other process industries.
• Engage with project and operations staff to align Geosyntec's multidisciplinary capabilities with evolving client needs and market opportunities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the firm's strategic plan and collaborate on cross-office and cross-practice initiatives that strengthen Geosyntec's Industrial Water platform.
• Implement a personal business development plan to expand services and revenue with new and existing clients.
• Contribute to each phase of project delivery, from concept development and technology selection to commissioning and operations and maintenance.
• Lead the pursuit and delivery of projects involving industrial water supply, treatment, wastewater treatment, water reuse, water management, and related infrastructure.
• Serve as Project Director for large and/or technically complex projects, ensuring client expectations are met, budgets are maintained, quality objectives are achieved, and follow-on work is secured.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering and scientific staff.
• Review and lead the preparation of major proposals and presentations.
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Geosyntec through active participation in professional societies, conferences, and industry organizations.
• Perform fieldwork, including contractor oversight and process troubleshooting, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred).
• Advanced degree in engineering (preferred).
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.).
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in the consulting industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial and municipal clients with water supply, water treatment, and water reuse projects.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients and growing a practice that sustains a group of professional junior staff.
• Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Strong oral and technical writing skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Qualifications

• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred).
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Training

We offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.

Schedule

• Fieldwork: Sporadic.
• Overnight travel: Up to 30%.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $156,115/year to $218,560/year (Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, CA). Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set, and location.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits to eligible employees.