Principal – Environmental Remediation Engineer

About the role

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Principal Environmental Remediation Engineer to join our growing Environmental Practice in our Seattle, Bellingham, Wenatchee, Yakima, or Bainbridge Island, WA office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct challenging technical projects through task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Evaluate contaminated sites and develop remediation approaches, including feasibility studies, cleanup action plans, engineering design reports, remediation design plans;
• Lead the development of work plans, data evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses;
• Implement remedial pilot tests and systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, permitting, and supervision of field teams;
• Mentor, guide, and motivate early career staff assigned in the areas of project performance, cost, schedule management, client expectations and career development;
• Work with and lead multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, geologists, risk assessors, CAD designers, and modelers;
• Prepare and review technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• At times, this position may also include fieldwork including site visits, multi-media environmental sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of related experience (15+ preferred); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant coursework or experience in contaminant fate and transport.
• Knowledge of state and federal cleanup laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance for cleanup of contaminated sites.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Clear and professional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Ability to work on teams and interface with clients, attorneys, and regulators to execute projects.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.