Principal Environmental Engineer - Orange County

LVI Associates; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in California is seeking a senior consulting leader to drive growth, manage key client relationships, and provide technical leadership across environmental projects.

The role targets a seasoned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Professional licensure or certification preferred.
• Strong background in remediation, site investigation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Experience with state and federal regulatory programs and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while generating new business opportunities.
• Lead complex environmental projects from proposal development through execution.
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, profitability, and client expectations.
• Provide technical leadership for site investigation, remediation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor technical staff and emerging project managers.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth strategies and innovation.
• Support proposal preparation and strategic business development initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental remediation

Site investigation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

An established environmental consulting firm is seeking a senior consulting leader to drive business growth, manage key client relationships, and provide technical leadership across complex environmental projects. This role is ideal for an experienced "seller-doer" with a strong industry network, a proven track record of business development, and expertise in environmental remediation, site investigation, compliance, and risk management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding client relationships, leading multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring technical staff, and helping shape the strategic direction of a growing environmental practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while generating new business opportunities.
• Lead complex environmental consulting projects from proposal development through execution.
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, profitability, and client expectations.
• Provide technical leadership for site investigation, remediation, regulatory compliance, due diligence, brownfield redevelopment, and related environmental projects.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, legal counsel, developers, industrial organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop technical staff and emerging project managers.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive operational excellence, growth strategies, and technical innovation.
• Support proposal preparation, client presentations, and strategic business development initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Professional licensure or certification in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Strong technical background in environmental remediation, site investigation, regulatory compliance, environmental risk management, or related service areas.
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory programs, including contaminated site assessment and remediation programs.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and revenue generation.
• Established network of commercial, industrial, legal, development, or institutional clients.
• Strong project management, financial management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and support the growth of junior and mid-level professionals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, clients, and key stakeholders.
  

Desired Skills and Experience