Principal Remediation Consultant

About the role

The client is a globally recognized engineering and environmental consulting firm seeking a Principal Consultant to support and expand its environmental practice in the Bay Area. This is a leadership-focused role for a technically strong consultant who thrives in client-facing environments and enjoys balancing project delivery, business development, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables while ensuring high-quality client service.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on environmental and regulatory matters.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through networking, proposal development, and client engagement.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff.
• Support strategic growth initiatives within the Bay Area and broader regional market.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across environmental, engineering, and scientific disciplines.
• Provide technical support for environmental litigation, insurance claims, cost recovery actions, and expert witness services when applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years of environmental consulting experience with a strong emphasis on site investigation and remediation.
• Proven success managing environmental projects from proposal through completion.
• Demonstrated business development experience, including client management, proposal preparation, and revenue generation.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical staff and project teams.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A California professional registration (PE, PG, CHG, or related credential) is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing environmental litigation support, technical expert services, or expert witness support.
• Established client relationships within the Bay Area environmental consulting market.
• Experience managing large remediation programs for industrial, commercial, energy, manufacturing, or public-sector clients.