Principal Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Environmental Geologist or Engineer to serve as a technical leader and key contributor to the continued growth of our environmental consulting practice. This role combines executive-level business development, client management, technical leadership, and project oversight for a diverse portfolio of environmental consulting projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for environmental consulting projects and services.
• Lead business development efforts, including client outreach, networking, proposal development, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with key clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.
• Serve as Client Manager for major accounts and strategic service areas.
• Provide technical oversight and quality review of environmental assessments, investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Direct and manage complex environmental projects from planning through completion.
• Lead and participate in client presentations, interviews, shortlist presentations, and project pursuits.
• Provide expert consultation on environmental regulations, compliance strategies, site investigations, and remediation programs.
• Support environmental due diligence efforts, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Oversee environmental remediation and contaminated site management projects.
• Provide technical support for emergency response and construction activities involving contaminated sites.
• Act as an expert witness and provide technical opinions when required.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior technical staff.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry associations to maintain a strong presence within the environmental consulting community.
• Support strategic planning, project implementation, and operational objectives for the environmental practice.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience with increasing technical and management responsibilities.
• Strong experience with NEPA, CEQA, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), and environmental permitting processes.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience managing and overseeing:
• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Environmental investigations and due diligence projects
• Environmental remediation programs
• Contaminated site assessment and management
• Air quality, wastewater, and hazardous waste compliance programs
• Established relationships with regulatory agencies and environmental stakeholders.
• Strong technical writing, review, and quality assurance skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects and client relationships.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Senior-level presentation, negotiation, and client development experience.
• Demonstrated success in business development, sales, and environmental consulting practice growth.
• Strong professional network within the Southern California environmental and regulatory community.
• Experience serving public agencies, municipalities, utilities, developers, and private-sector clients.
• Proven ability to mentor technical staff and build high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience serving as a technical expert or expert witness preferred.

Additional Information

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us.

Job Type: Full-Time

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.