Principal Environmental Geologist or Engineer

SOCOTEC•Irvine, CA

About The Position

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.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.