Principal Environmental Professional

GSI Environmental; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Company share ownership

Flexible work environment

Participation in conferences

Collaborative atmosphere

Job summary

GSI Environmental is seeking a Principal with extensive experience in environmental consulting. Located in Houston, Texas, the role focuses on leading projects in toxicology, groundwater modeling, and compliance. The successful candidate will manage staff, develop corporate objectives, and maintain client relations. Strong qualifications and a commitment to professional growth are essential. GSI offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for ownership. Flexible work options are available, and the firm is renowned in the industry for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of work experience in environmental consulting.
• Professional licensure preferred (PE, PG, DABT).
• Experience with contamination and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a practice area in environmental science.
• Develop long-range plans and corporate objectives.
• Supervise technical staff and manage budgets.

Skills

Independent research and analysis

Client management

Mentoring and professional development

Excellent verbal and written communication

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Education

Advanced degree in geosciences, engineering, or toxicology

Job description

Description

GSI is a privately held, employee‑owned company offering superior compensation, benefits, professional development, with ownership opportunities for excellent candidates. GSI is highly respected nationally and internationally for the quality of its professional environmental services and the technically advanced projects it has completed over its 39 years of operation.

GSI employs cross‑disciplinary teams of environmental engineers and scientists, including toxicologists, geologists, hydrogeologists, ecologists, chemists, oceanographers, and data scientists with seamless collaboration over both technical disciplines and offices. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, GSI operates offices in Texas (Austin and Houston), California (Irvine, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Folsom), Colorado (Lakewood), Washington (Olympia), Montana (Missoula and Helena), North Carolina (Raleigh), and New York (Syracuse). Our talented staff of environmental professionals perform projects nationwide and internationally. Key opportunities of the Principal role will include:

• Join a Thriving Firm: Be part of a privately‑owned company renowned for its technical excellence and strong industry reputation. We are committed to measured, purposeful growth that maintains the integrity of our unique culture.
• Be a Leader and Owner: Take on a significant role in managing a mid‑sized company with over 250 employees. Enjoy meaningful ownership and profit‑sharing opportunities that recognize and reward your contributions.
• Advance the Science: Lead and innovate in the fields of toxicology, health sciences, and risk assessment. Your expertise will drive advancements and make a tangible impact on our projects and the industry.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a practice area that is complementary to GSIs existing technical service offerings. Preferred environmental disciplines include (but are not limited to) engineering, hydrogeology, toxicology, water resources, groundwater modeling, air quality, risk assessment, and compliance. The candidate will be responsible for the professional, technical, and administrative activities of the company. Develop long‑range plans; provide effective leadership; and develop and recommend corporate objectives, goals, and budgets. Negotiate critical and controversial issues with officers of other organizations and companies. Take responsibility for a large segment of the company in area of specialization. Directly supervises technical staff and plays major role in maintaining staff utilization.

We support this role through our Houston and Austin, Texas offices and are open to engaging highly qualified candidates based in these markets, as well as in Dallas and San Antonio, Texas.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in geosciences, engineering, toxicology, or related field.
• 15‑20 years of work experience with heavy emphasis on environmental consulting for the private sector.
• Professional licensure, such as Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geoscientist (PG), Diplomate American Board of Toxicology (DABT) certification.
• Direct experience with groundwater/soil/air contamination, contaminant fate and transport, and site investigation/remediation.
• Litigation experience as a consulting and/or testifying expert.
• Experience serving as a primary point of contact with clients and managing project teams and budgets.
• Experience developing sampling plans for remedial investigations, constructing conceptual models, conducting data analysis and visualization, and preparing technical reports.
• Ability to perform independent research and analysis.
• Ability to work across geographies with experts in different offices.
• Strong mentoring, professional development of staff, and recruiting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental cleanup regulations is preferred (e.g., TRRP, LPST Rules, and/or Railroad Commission of Texas Cleanup Rules, RCRA, and/or CERCLA).
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.

Job Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits with attractive year‑end bonuses.
• Expectation for company share ownership.
• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work.
• Participation in conferences, technical presentations, and publications.
• Collaborative atmosphere.

The base salary for this position will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, education, relevant degree, related experience, and overall qualifications.