Principal Environmental Consultant

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

401k profit-sharing

Medical coverage

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant in Irvine, CA. The role leads complex environmental assessment and remediation projects, grows a Southern California practice, and partners with regulators, clients, and internal teams to deliver practical solutions.

You will guide project teams, mentor staff, and represent the firm through conferences and industry committees while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• Master's degree or higher preferred.
• 10+ years as an engineer, geologist, or hydrogeologist on environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• California PE or PG license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow a Southern California growth strategy with client engagement, proposals, and market analysis.
• Lead environmental due diligence, investigation, and remediation projects from start to finish with quality and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor project teams and help recruit and develop a high-performing regional team.

Skills

Client management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical reporting

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Principal Environmental Consultant

Location: Irvine, CA | Type: Full-time, HybridBase Salary: $175, 000–$225, 000 + annual performance bonus

About the Role

Lead complex environmental assessment and remediation projects while growing a consulting practice across Southern California. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will guide key client initiatives, uphold technical excellence and sound risk management, and partner with regulators, clients, and internal teams to deliver practical solutions to challenging environmental and business problems.

What You'll Do

Grow the Business

Build and execute a Southern California growth strategy, including client engagement, proposals, market analysis, and cross-selling. Generate $400K in new revenue in year 1, growing to over $1M within 3 years.

Lead Projects

Manage environmental due diligence, investigation, and remediation projects from start to finish. Ensure quality, technical rigor, and regulatory compliance.

Develop People and Presence

Guide and mentor project teams. Help recruit, train, and develop a high-performing regional team. Represent the firm through conference presentations, technical papers, and industry committees.

Run the Operation

Ensure regional safety compliance. Support billing and collection goals.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field
• Master's degree or higher preferred

Experience

• 10+ years as an engineer, geologist, or hydrogeologist on environmental investigation and remediation projects
• California PE or PG license preferred

Skills and Strengths

• Strong client management and long-term relationship building
• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Ability to review and edit technical reports to meet scope, quality, and client expectations
• Clear written and verbal communication with clients, subconsultants, regulators, and the public
• Ability to lead multiple project teams, with strong time management and attention to detail
• Commitment to mentoring others and continued growth
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced setting with high workload and frequent short deadlines
• Ability to obtain medical clearance for hazardous waste sites
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and to sit or stand for extended periods

Travel

• Occasional travel (up to 20%), possibly overnight, for client meetings and site visits

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $175, 000–$225, 000, based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location
• Annual performance bonus based on individual and company results
• Employee-owned culture with a focus on work/life balance
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Employee stock ownership plan and 401(k) profit-sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage #RIMUS