Environmental Engineering Principal

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineering Principal to lead and expand our Environmental Practice in Houston, Texas. You will manage client relationships, recruit new talent, and oversee a diverse range of environmental projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental consulting, strong leadership skills, and relevant educational qualifications, including a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years diverse environmental consulting experience.
• Experience in regulatory liaison and permitting.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new staff to expand the Environmental Practice.
• Manage client relationships and develop new business.
• Provide senior direction on environmental projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Environmental compliance

Project management

Education

BS in Geology, Environmental Science or Civil/Environmental Engineering

Current Texas licensure as a P.E. or P.G.

Job description

Environmental Engineering Principal

Location: US-TX-Houston

Overview

As Senior Project Manager-Principal in the Houston - Corpus Christi office of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will be responsible for helping to shape the continued growth of our Environmental Practice including recruiting new staff and building upon existing staff and expertise to expand our client base and service offerings. Daily duties will include managing client relationships and developing new business, managing projects, and providing senior direction on a variety of Environmental projects in the broad areas of air, water, and waste.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new staff and expand the Environmental Practice.
• Manage client relationships and develop new business.
• Manage environmental projects and provide senior direction on projects involving air, water, and waste.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Environmental Science or Civil/Environmental Engineering, or equivalent suitable to the area of practice (MS a plus).
• Current Texas licensure as a P.E. or P.G., or current licensure in a state that has reciprocity with Texas.
• 10+ years diverse environmental consulting experience including at least 5 in a supervisory role.
• Experience in regulatory liaison, contaminated site and brownfield investigations and remediation, RCRA Facility Investigations and Corrective Action, environmental compliance, air/water/waste permitting, due diligence, regulatory compliance audits, and phase I/II assessments for real estate development.
• Strong leadership, team building, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated business development and client management experience.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulators such as TCEQ, Texas Railroad Commission, USACE, US Fish & Wildlife, and USEPA.
• Ability to speak and write professionally and experience with the preparation of regulatory submittals.
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgeting and cost control.
• Experience supervising technical and administrative staff.
• Health and Safety/OSHA compliance experience a plus.

Desired Experience

• Experience successfully building and managing an environmental practice or a career progression indicating readiness for a senior role.
• A strong desire to help CEC grow its environmental practice, client base, and expertise in the Gulf Coast and Coastal Bend area of Texas.
• Membership and active participation in applicable trade groups and professional organizations.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community, focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite, focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA, focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women, focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.