Coastal Restoration Principal — Lead Engineer & Growth

True Environmental; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ecology, part of True Environmental, seeks a Principal – Coastal Restoration to lead coastal restoration projects nationwide. You will provide senior technical direction, plan and execute complex studies, and mentor teams across environmental and regulatory disciplines.

The role requires deep expertise in coastal restoration, strong communication with legal and regulatory groups, and a track record of driving growth through strategic proposals and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Coastal Science, Environmental Science, Ecology or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting with a focus on coastal restoration.
• Demonstrated experience as a technical expert on coastal restoration projects.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, ethics, and commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for coastal restoration projects across True Environmental and its partners.
• Provide senior-level direction on project design, planning, and execution.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to integrate coastal restoration across services.
• Review and approve technical deliverables and regulatory submissions.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in hiring and succession planning.
• Lead business development through proposals, scope development, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape strategy, offerings, and market positioning.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture aligned with company values.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (coastal/environmental)

Job description

Great Ecology, part of True Environmental, seeks a Principal – Coastal Restoration to lead coastal restoration projects nationwide. You will provide senior technical direction, plan and execute complex studies, and mentor teams across environmental and regulatory disciplines.

The role requires deep expertise in coastal restoration, strong communication with legal and regulatory groups, and a track record of driving growth through strategic proposals and client engagements.