Principal, Site Investigation and Remediation
About The Position
We’re hiring a Principal Engineer / Environmental Scientist / Geologist with an LSRP license to team with us to grow our office located in the vibrant, historical college town of Princeton, New Jersey. This is a growth role for a seller-doer leader: you’ll set the go-to-market approach, open doors with new and existing clients and deliver high-impact work—supported by strong technical resources and collaborative colleagues. We’re looking for an established Principal with 20+ years of consulting experience, and a track record of winning and expanding client work who has demonstrated experience as a New Jersey LSRP, including providing technical and regulatory guidance to clients in the role of a retained LSRP, preparing and submitting Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) and Spill Act associated documents, forms, reports, and applications, and leading technical consultations with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). As a Principal, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and market-facing growth leader—owning priority accounts, developing new client relationships, and building a durable pipeline for the region. You’ll pair technical credibility with commercial leadership to help clients manage environmental risk, meet regulatory obligations, and advance sustainability goals across sectors such as manufacturing, commercial/industrial, government, energy, legal and financial services, and insurance.
Requirements
- 20+ years in environmental consulting with progressive leadership responsibility.
- Business development success—evidence of consistently winning work (e.g., annual sales targets achieved, repeatable proposal wins, measurable account growth).
- A strong professional network in New Jersey and an existing book of business.
- Strong program/project leadership (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk) and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary team.
- In-depth knowledge of NJDEP environmental regulations and Technical Guidance and application to real-world situations.
- Relevant degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, chemistry, or a related field; professional certifications/licensure (e.g., LSRP, PE, PG).
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- LSRP license
Responsibilities
- Drive growth: build and execute a regional client development plan; cultivate relationships and open new opportunities.
- Win work: qualify leads, shape scopes, price strategically, and lead proposals/interviews through close.
- Grow accounts: deepen trusted-advisor relationships, identify cross-sell opportunities, and expand multi-service programs.
- Lead delivery: oversee complex engagements (scope/schedule/budget/quality) and bring the right experts to solve client challenges.
- Build the team: mentor and develop staff, support recruiting, and create repeatable delivery and sales playbooks.
- Represent the firm: engage with clients, regulators, and industry groups; speak/publish as appropriate to raise visibility.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and incentive programs
- Support of external memberships, conference and engagements
- Interesting and diverse projects
- The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent health and retirement benefits
- Investment in your development
- Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
- Appreciation for the unique person you are
- Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
