Principal Environmental Professional

GSI Environmental Inc.; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Conferences & publications

Collaborative culture

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

GSI Environmental Inc. seeks a senior leader to guide a practice area within our environmental services firm. The role focuses on advancing toxicology, risk assessment, and technical excellence while growing client partnerships.

The successful candidate will oversee staff, budgets, and cross-office collaboration, with a path toward ownership and profit sharing. Flexible work arrangements are available, and the firm offers strong compensation and professional development.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in geosciences, engineering, toxicology, or related field.
• 15–20 years of environmental consulting experience, private sector.
• Professional licensure such as PE, PG, or DABT.
• Direct experience with groundwater/soil/air contamination and site remediation.
• Litigation experience as consulting/testifying expert.
• Experience managing client relationships and project budgets.
• Experience developing sampling plans and conceptual models.
• Ability to work across geographies with different offices.
• Strong mentoring and staff development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; knowledge of environmental regulations and OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a practice area complementary to existing services.
• Develop long-range plans, budgets, and corporate objectives.
• Negotiate critical issues with officers of other organizations.
• Supervise staff and manage project teams and utilization.
• Directly oversee business development and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership & business development

Project management

Client management

Communication skills

Mentoring / staff development

Analytical reasoning

Cross-geography collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in geosciences/engineering/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), 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 technicalexcellence and strong industry reputation. We are committed to measured, purposefulgrowth that maintains the integrity of our unique culture.

• Be a Leader and Owner:Take on a significant role in managing a mid-sized companywith over 250 employees. Enjoy meaningful ownership and profit-sharing opportunitiesthat 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 tangibleimpact 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, mining, 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.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leadership and business development with the following 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.

Salary range: $170,000 - $210,000 +