Principal Environmental Geologist / Engineer

4w4 weeks ago

Socotec

Irvine, US · Full-time · $170,000 – $200,000

About this role

SOCOTEC is 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.

Day-to-day responsibilities include leading business development efforts such as client outreach, networking, and proposal development, while also providing technical oversight and quality review of environmental assessments, investigations, and remediation projects. You will direct complex environmental projects from planning through completion and serve as Client Manager for major accounts and strategic service areas.

As a subject matter expert, you will provide expert consultation on environmental regulations, compliance strategies, and contaminated site management, and act as an expert witness when required. You will also mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior technical staff, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the team.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities, and is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work. This role provides an opportunity to shape the environmental practice, participate in professional organizations, and maintain a strong presence within the environmental consulting community.

Requirements

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, remediation programs, and contaminated site management.
Established relationships with regulatory agencies and environmental stakeholders.
Strong technical writing, review, and quality assurance skills.

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.
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.
Act as an expert witness and provide technical opinions when required.
Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior technical staff.
Support strategic planning, project implementation, and operational objectives for the environmental practice.