Principal – Environmental Remediation Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Principal Environmental Remediation Engineer to join its Environmental Practice at an office in Seattle, Bellingham, Wenatchee, Yakima, or Bainbridge Island, Washington. The role focuses primarily on environmental investigation and remediation projects, including environmental due diligence, remedial investigations, and cleanup actions at known or suspected contaminated sites. Projects may involve site assessments, feasibility studies, property cleanup and urban redevelopment, remedial design, cost recovery and allocation support, and landfill system monitoring and optimization. Working within Geosyntec’s Sell, Manage, Do 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. Fieldwork may be required, including site visits, environmental sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation-system operations, maintenance, and construction.

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.
Knowledge of state and federal cleanup laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance for contaminated-site cleanup.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Clear and 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.
Relevant coursework or experience in contaminant fate and transport.

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 challenging technical projects, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation work, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining 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 the 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, guide, and motivate 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 oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation-system operations, maintenance, and construction.
Build a portfolio of clients by securing repeat business and winning new clients.
Develop trust-based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.
Contribute to business development, client management, and expansion of Geosyntec’s practices and capabilities.