Principal – Environmental Remediation Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants•Portland, OR

About The Position

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Principal Environmental Remediation Engineer for its Environmental Practice in Portland, Oregon. The role focuses primarily on environmental investigation and remediation projects, leading the development and implementation of environmental due diligence, remedial investigations, and cleanup actions at known or suspected contaminated sites. The practice works on projects across the Pacific Northwest, including environmental site assessments, remedial investigations and feasibility studies, property cleanup and urban redevelopment, remedial design engineering, cost recovery and allocation support, and landfill system monitoring and optimization. Following Geosyntec’s Sell, Manage, Do business model, the Principal will lead technical project delivery, develop client relationships and business, and contribute to leadership, mentoring, and practice development. The role may also include project and staff management. Work can include field activities such as site visits, environmental sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction. Business travel may require driving personal, company, or rental vehicles to project, office, and other business locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
At least 10 years of related experience, or an 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 contaminated-site cleanup.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent client management skills.
Ability to work on teams and interface with clients, attorneys, and regulators to execute projects.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in environmental engineering or a related engineering discipline.
15 or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct technical projects, including investigation and remediation planning and implementation, budgets, schedules, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Evaluate contaminated sites and develop remediation approaches, including feasibility studies, cleanup action plans, engineering design reports, and remediation design plans.
Lead development of work plans, data evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses.
Implement remedial pilot tests and systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, permitting, and field-team supervision.
Mentor and guide early-career staff on project performance, cost and 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.
Conduct fieldwork as needed, including site visits, multimedia environmental sampling and characterization, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.
Build a client portfolio by securing repeat business and winning new clients.
Develop trust-based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders.
Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.
Contribute to business development, client management, leadership, and practice development.