Principal Scientist​/Engineer​/Geologist

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

RoleSLR is seeking a Principal Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer, to join our growing Land Quality & Remediation practice in either our Anchorage or Fairbanks office.

It is an opportunity to help shape the future of our Alaska operations, mentor the next generation of professionals, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the industry's leading sustainability consultancies.

We are looking for a leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing trusted client partnerships, mentoring staff, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver outstanding results. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, business insight, and a passion for helping the company and staff succeed.

Responsibilities :

Practice Growth & Client Development Grow and expand a portfolio of work through both existing SLR relationships and your own professional network

Build lasting client relationships founded on trust, responsiveness, and technical excellence

Lead proposal development, project scoping, and pricing strategies

Identify new opportunities, markets, and service offerings

Technical Leadership Serve as Principal-in-Charge or senior technical lead on complex environmental projects

Provide strategic oversight for investigation, remediation, and regulatory programs

Guide and review technical deliverables, including work plans, investigation reports, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and remediation designs

Leverage expertise from across SLR's global network to develop innovative, practical solutions for clients

Promote a culture of technical quality, continuous improvement, and professional excellence

Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented, and collaborative team Support professional development and career growth for staff at all levels

Help attract, recruit, and retain top talent

Business & Operations Operate in a seller-doer capacity with flexibility based on your strengths and interests

Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and overall performance

Contribute to strategic planning and practice development

Support operational excellence and delivery of high-quality client service

Working @ SLRWith us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives

The salary range for this position is $ ,000 . Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications:

10 to 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including project, client, and staff leadership. Alaska work preferred.

Strong technical background in environmental investigation and remediation involving soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment and associated waste management.

Strong working knowledge of CERCLA, TSCA…