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. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team actively engaged in growing Geosyntec's Industrial Water practice.

About the role

This 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.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally recognized for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

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.

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

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.

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.