Principal Environmental Consultant

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee‑owned, engineering, environmental, and water resources consulting firm serving private‑and public‑sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.

The Principal Environmental Consultant position reports to the Regional Director, ESG and is responsible for driving business growth throughout Southern California while leading complex environmental assessment and remediation projects. The role provides strategic leadership for key client initiatives, promotes technical excellence and risk stewardship, and develops and strengthens client and business relationships. This position requires strategic oversight of environmental due diligence, investigation, and remediation projects and close collaboration with regulatory agencies, clients, and internal teams to develop practical solutions to complex business and environmental challenges.

• Develop and implement strategies for business development in Southern California, including client engagement, proposal preparation, market analysis and cross‑selling initiatives with a goal of sourcing significant revenues of $400,000 in year 1 and growing to >$1MM within 3 years
• Lead and manage environmental projects from inception through completion, ensuring quality, technical excellence, and regulatory compliance
• Provide expertise, technical guidance, oversight, and mentorship to project teams on environmental projects, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
• Provide leadership and support EKI's presence in professional groups, forums and associations, including presenting at conferences, publishing technical papers, or leading or participating in professional or industry associations as a technical committee member
• Help develop and sustain a high performing team through recruiting, professional development, and training initiatives, while contributing to the continued growth and expansion of EKI in Southern California
• Ensure compliance with safety standards for Southern California
• Support finance and accounting to ensure compliance with billing and collection goals for Southern California
• Other duties as required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology or a related field;
  Master's degree or higher preferred

• 10 (ten) or more years of experience as an engineer, geologist, or hydrogeologist for environmental investigation and remediation projects
• Excellent client management skills with a proven ability to maintain long‑term client relationships
• Proven track record in project management, including leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets and schedules
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience in business development within the environmental consulting industry
• Professional Engineer or Geologist license in the State of California preferred
• Must be able to review and edit technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives, as well as client expectations

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public
• Must have ability to lead multiple project teams
• Must have demonstrated time management skills, strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to personal and professional growth, including the mentorship of others
• Must have a current valid driver's license

• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with high‑volume workload and frequent short deadlines
• Must have the ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Must be able to assess…