Environmental Practice Leader – Energy & Infrastructure Consulting (California)

talisman; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm in California is looking for an Environmental Practice Leader to manage its environmental consulting operations. This executive role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, driving business development, and implementing strategic initiatives in the energy and infrastructure sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background and proven success in securing environmental projects. This position offers significant influence and growth potential within the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience overseeing environmental or technical teams.
• Strong track record in business development for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Established relationships in T&D, water, manufacturing, or mission-critical sectors.
• Ability to scale and lead a high-performing practice in a competitive market.
• Strategic, results-oriented, and able to own the practice operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the environmental practice in California.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for consulting expansion.
• Drive business development efforts to win new work.
• Partner with senior leadership to define and execute the environmental group’s vision and long-term growth strategy.
• Ensure excellence in project delivery, technical quality, and regulatory compliance across all environmental consulting services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Business development

Project delivery excellence

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Environmental Practice Leader – Energy & Infrastructure Consulting (California)

A leading engineering and construction consulting firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Environmental Practice Leader to lead its environmental consulting operations across California. This executive-level role is central to driving growth, innovation, and strategic direction within the firm’s rapidly expanding energy and infrastructure sector, with a strong emphasis on environmental services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow the environmental practice in California, managing a multidisciplinary team of 30–35 professionals.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to expand the firm’s footprint in energy and infrastructure consulting, including T&D, mission-critical, water, and manufacturing sectors.
• Drive business development efforts, leveraging a strong network to win new work and strengthen client relationships.
• Partner with senior leadership to define and execute the environmental group’s vision and long-term growth strategy.
• Ensure excellence in project delivery, technical quality, and regulatory compliance across all environmental consulting services.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven leadership experience overseeing environmental or technical teams within the AEC consulting industry.
• Strong track record in business development, with success in securing and managing environmental consulting projects for energy and infrastructure clients.
• Established relationships in sectors such as T&D, water, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to scale and lead a high-performing practice in a competitive consulting market.
• Strategic, results-oriented, and confident in taking full ownership of practice operations.

Location:

This role is open to candidates based in any of the firm’s California offices.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior environmental professional to step into a high-impact leadership position with significant influence and growth potential. If you're ready to lead and elevate a top-tier environmental practice in California, we encourage you to apply.

Thank you so much!