Principal Remediation Consultant
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Principal Consultant - Site Investigation & Remediation
Bay Area, California
Compensation: $160,000 - $220,000 base salary + bonus potential
About the OpportunityOur client is a globally recognized engineering and environmental consulting firm seeking a Principal Consultant to support and expand its environmental practice in the Bay Area. This is a leadership-focused role for a technically strong consultant who thrives in client-facing environments and enjoys balancing project delivery, business development, and team leadership.
The ideal candidate will bring a background in engineering, geology, or environmental science
, along with extensive experience leading complex site investigation and remediation projects. Candidates with experience providing litigation support and expert technical opinions are highly encouraged to apply.
This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic growth, develop high-performing teams, and work on challenging environmental projects across a diverse portfolio of private and public-sector clients.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and oversee complex site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
- Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables while ensuring high-quality client service.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on environmental and regulatory matters.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through networking, proposal development, and client engagement.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff.
- Support strategic growth initiatives within the Bay Area and broader regional market.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across environmental, engineering, and scientific disciplines.
- Provide technical support for environmental litigation, insurance claims, cost recovery actions, and expert witness services when applicable.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science
, or a related field. - 12+ years of environmental consulting experience with a strong emphasis on site investigation and remediation.
- Proven success managing environmental projects from proposal through completion.
- Demonstrated business development experience, including client management, proposal preparation, and revenue generation.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical staff and project teams.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- California professional registration (PE, PG, CHG, or related credential) is preferred.
- Experience providing environmental litigation support, technical expert services, or expert witness support.
- Established client relationships within the Bay Area environmental consulting market.
- Experience managing large remediation programs for industrial, commercial, energy, manufacturing, or public-sector clients.
- Opportunity to join a respected international engineering and environmental consulting firm
- Strong emphasis on internal career development and leadership growth
- Flexible and collaborative working environment
- Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives
- 401(k) with employer match
- Access to multidisciplinary expertise and global resources while maintaining a local-market presence
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