Senior Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer

SCS Engineers•Long Beach, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

SCS Engineers is seeking a Senior Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer to join its Environmental Services team serving the western business unit from the Long Beach, California office. This full-time senior environmental professional will help expand the practice in indoor air, soil vapor, methane, soil and groundwater assessment, mitigation, and remediation. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and an opportunity to contribute to the firm’s strategic direction and growth while delivering responsive, innovative, high-quality client service. The role combines technical project leadership, financial responsibility, business development, client service, and practice growth. The Senior Professional will lead and expand the relevant practice area, develop new and existing client relationships, manage projects, and provide technical review and staff mentorship. As a Seller-Doer, the role will support client acquisition, cross-selling, proposals, and strategies to increase the value and revenue of services. The professional will work with a team that includes national subject-matter experts to address environmental challenges such as soil and groundwater remediation, soil vapor and vapor intrusion, hydrogeologic investigations, regulatory agency interaction, and brownfield redevelopment. Staff management may also be part of the role as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an environmental-related science or engineering field.
12 or more years of related work experience.
At least 5 years of experience working at an environmental consulting firm.
Experience designing and implementing mitigation or remedial measures, including soil vapor extraction and vapor intrusion or methane mitigation systems, for various project sites.
Project management experience.
Personnel management experience.
Professional registration as a P.E. or P.G.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Outstanding client service track record.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with various methane ordinances throughout Southern California.
Business development experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in indoor air, soil vapor, methane, soil and groundwater assessment, mitigation, and remediation, and help grow and expand this practice area.
Develop new and existing client relationships.
Assist with staff utilization, mentoring, and development, and support adding staff as needed.
Manage projects and assume financial and technical responsibility for them.
Technically review reports and mentor and develop staff in report preparation.
Lead new client acquisition and communicate effectively with existing clients.
Cross-sell services and collaborate on strategies to expand the firm’s contributions to client success.
Draft and review proposals.
Enhance the value of services provided to existing clients.
Identify ways to increase project revenue and profits and grow Environmental Services staff.
Work with teams of professionals and national experts on soil and groundwater remediation, soil vapor and vapor intrusion work, hydrogeologic investigations, regulatory agency liaison and interaction, and brownfield redevelopment.