Principal Consultant - Environmental Remediation

LVI Associates; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Southern California seeks a Principal-level Environmental Consultant to lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and support regional growth from Thousand Oaks. This senior role blends deep technical expertise with business development and team leadership.

You will shape strategy, oversee remediation, regulatory programs, mentor staff and project managers, and pursue new client opportunities across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of environmental consulting, engineering, geology, or related experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated success managing key client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Technical expertise in environmental remediation, compliance, permitting, due diligence, or related disciplines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to mentor teams and support practice growth initiatives.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior client advisor on environmental challenges, regulatory strategy, and risk management.
• Develop and expand relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on remediation, compliance, due diligence, permitting, and environmental management projects.
• Lead proposal development, client presentations, and business-development efforts.
• Mentor and develop technical staff, project managers, and emerging leaders.
• Ensure project delivery meets quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Support regional growth initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
• Participate in industry organizations and maintain visibility throughout the Southern California market.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Business development

Regulatory strategy

Environmental remediation

Communication

Mentoring

HAZWOPER 40-hour

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Geology/Environmental Science

Master's degree in Engineering/Geology/Environmental Science

Job description

Principal-level Environmental Consultant

Thousand Oaks, CA Hybrid | Environmental Consulting Leadership Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A growing environmental consulting practice is seeking a Principal-level Environmental Consultant to help lead complex environmental projects, strengthen client relationships, and support continued regional expansion throughout Southern California.

This role is designed for a senior environmental leader who combines strong technical expertise with business-development capabilities and enjoys building high-performing teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping strategy, delivering exceptional client service, and expanding environmental consulting services across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior client advisor on environmental challenges, regulatory strategy, and risk management.
• Develop and expand relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on remediation, compliance, due diligence, permitting, and environmental management projects.
• Lead proposal development, client presentations, and business-development efforts.
• Mentor and develop technical staff, project managers, and emerging leaders.
• Ensure project delivery meets quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Support regional growth initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
• Participate in industry organizations and maintain visibility throughout the Southern California market.

Required Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of environmental consulting, engineering, geology, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• Demonstrated success managing key client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Technical expertise in environmental remediation, compliance, permitting, due diligence, or related disciplines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to mentor teams and support practice growth initiatives.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Experience working with industrial, energy, manufacturing, transportation, development, or municipal clients.
• Deep understanding of California environmental regulations and permitting frameworks.
• Proven record of generating revenue and leading client account growth.
• Experience overseeing complex environmental programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Established network within Southern California environmental consulting markets.

Why Join?

• High-visibility leadership role with meaningful influence on business growth and strategy.
• Opportunity to work on complex, impactful environmental projects throughout California.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that values initiative and innovation.
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
• Long-term opportunity to help shape and expand a growing environmental consulting practice.