Principal Engineer

SLR International Corporation; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) is seeking a Principal Scientist/Engineer/Geologist in Bothell, WA to lead the Land Quality & Remediation practice. You will drive growth, manage client relationships, and oversee complex projects with a senior technical focus.

Immediate leadership responsibilities and a path to broader leadership opportunities await the right candidate. You will mentor a small team, shape service offerings, and collaborate across MTCA, VCP, and PLIA programs while leveraging national

Qualifications

• Typically 10–15 years of experience in environmental consulting, including leadership at or near principal level.
• Strong technical background in site investigation and remediation (soil, groundwater, vapor, sediment).
• Familiarity with Washington regulatory programs (MTCA, VCP, PLIA).
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with desire to grow a practice.

Responsibilities

• Grow and expand a portfolio of work by leveraging SLR clients and your own relationships.
• Lead proposals, scopes, and pricing with increasing autonomy.
• Provide high-level oversight of investigations, remediation, and regulatory strategy.
• Mentor and lead a small team, shaping culture and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Business development

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

WA PE, LG, or LHG

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Principal Scientist/Engineer/Geologist – Growth & Practice Leadership

As our new Principal Scientist/Engineer/Geologist – Growth & Practice Leadership, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. Role Many talented professionals reach a point in their careers where they’re ready to lead—but don’t yet have the platform, visibility, or autonomy to do so. This role is designed for that next step. We are seeking a principal-level environmental professional (Scientist, Engineer, or Geologist) to join and help grow our Bothell, WA Land Quality & Remediation (LQR) practice. This is an opportunity to: Step into immediate leadership responsibility Work with an existing base of projects and clients Build and expand your own client relationships over time Lead a small, high‑performing, collaborative team Help shape the future direction of the practice You will not be one layer among many. Your contributions will be visible, valued, and impactful.

Responsibilities

Practice & Client Development

• Grow and expand a portfolio of work—leveraging both SLR clients and your own emerging relationships
• Build and deepen client relationships over time, supported by leadership, marketing resources, and established accounts
• Lead proposals, scopes, and pricing strategies with increasing autonomy
• Identify new opportunities, markets, and service offerings

Technical Leadership

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge or senior technical lead on complex environmental projects
• Provide high-level oversight of investigation, remediation, and regulatory strategy
• Review and guide technical deliverables (work plans, RI/RA reports, remedy design, etc.)
• Support innovative and practical solutions across MTCA, VCP, and PLIA projects

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small, dedicated team of staff across experience levels
• Provide coaching, development, and day-to-day direction
• Help shape team culture, priorities, and growth

Business & Operations

• Operate in a seller-doer capacity, with flexibility based on your strengths and career goals
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing
• Contribute to hiring, team growth, and practice strategy

Why This Role is Different

• Immediate leadership – Step into a team leadership role now, not years from now
• Platform to grow – Inherit active work while building your own book at your pace
• High visibility – Your impact directly shapes the practice
• Entrepreneurial environment – Help define strategy, services, and growth
• Support without heavy bureaucracy – Access national resources with local autonomy
• Real career acceleration – Grow into a larger leadership role as the practice expands

Working @ SLR

Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. You’ll be part of a tight-knit Bothell team where collaboration, trust, and quality matter. We value accessible leadership, practical decision-making, giving people room to grow into their potential. At SLR, you’ll benefit from both local team culture and global resources.

We value

• Accessible leadership
• Practical decision-making
• Giving people room to grow into their potential

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

• Typically, 10–15 years of experience in environmental consulting, including time operating at or near the principal level
• Strong technical background in site investigation and remediation (soil, groundwater, vapor, sediment)
• Familiarity with Washington regulatory programs (MTCA, VCP, PLIA)
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development
• An emerging or developing network of clients—even if relationships are still early-stage
• Experience supporting or leading proposals and client engagements
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to help grow a practice
• Interest in taking on greater leadership responsibility and mentoring others
• Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills
• Preferred WA PE, LG, or LHG
• Existing connections in industrial, real estate, energy, municipal, or redevelopment sectors
• Experience with vapor intrusion, sediment, or emerging contaminants
• Background working in larger firms or matrixed organizations

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affir… We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self. We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

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