Senior Geologist & Team Lead—Alaska Remediation

SLR Consulting; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness initiatives

Competitive compensation

Vacation & PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Americas) seeks a Principal Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer to join our Land Quality & Remediation practice in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Lead a growing team, mentor staff, and strengthen client partnerships while delivering complex environmental solutions.

You will guide investigations and remediation projects, oversee deliverables, and leverage our global network to craft practical, innovative approaches. A strong business mindset and proactive leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including project, client, and staff leadership. Alaska work preferred.
• Strong technical background in environmental investigation and remediation of soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, TSCA and RCRA and Alaska environmental regulations.
• Proven success building and maintaining client relationships.
• Experience leading or supporting business development, proposals, and client engagements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for growing a practice.
• Passion for mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Grow and expand a portfolio of work through existing SLR relationships and your own network.
• Build lasting client relationships founded on trust, responsiveness, and technical excellence.
• Lead proposal development, project scoping, and pricing strategies.
• Identify new opportunities, markets, and service offerings.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge or senior technical lead on complex environmental projects.
• Provide strategic oversight for investigation, remediation, and regulatory programs.
• Guide and review technical deliverables: work plans, reports, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and remediation designs.
• Leverage SLR's global network to develop innovative, practical solutions for clients.
• Promote a culture of technical quality, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented team; support professional development and career growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Advanced degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental or Civil Engineering

Alaska PE license or Registered/Certified Geologist

Tools

HAZWOPER Certification

Job description

SLR Consulting (Americas) seeks a Principal Geologist, Scientist, or Engineer to join our Land Quality & Remediation practice in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Lead a growing team, mentor staff, and strengthen client partnerships while delivering complex environmental solutions.

You will guide investigations and remediation projects, oversee deliverables, and leverage our global network to craft practical, innovative approaches. A strong business mindset and proactive leadership are essential.