Senior or Principal Practice Leader - Environmental Engineer or Geoscienist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Wilmington, NC, invites applications for a Senior or Principal Practice Leader – Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist.

You will lead environmental engineering and consulting projects across disciplines, mentor staff, and drive client development for national and international clients. The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience, and the ability to manage complex projects, regulatory compliance, and risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years (10+ preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience (Carolina market preferred).
• Strong business development track record with client relationships and proposals leadership.
• Familiarity with NCDEQ guidance and risk evaluation resources.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary field investigations (soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion).
• Experience with compliance and due diligence projects and remedial strategies.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; able to present at conferences.
• Willingness to travel to client facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations, remediation planning, budgeting, and schedule adherence with focus on quality and profitability.
• Drive business development and lead proposal efforts for projects.
• Develop site-specific mitigation, remediation, and closure strategies for complex sites.
• Maintain client contacts and participate in professional organizations and events.
• Supervise and mentor junior professionals and manage subcontractors.
• Oversee reports and client deliverables under state and federal guidance.
• Prepare for meetings with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Review regulations and advise clients on compliance strategies.
• Coordinate fieldwork including site visits and environmental sampling.
• Manage project delivery including planning, controls, and risk management.

Skills

Client development

Leadership

Project management

Environmental engineering

Geoscience

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering/geology/hydrology

Advanced degree (preferred)

Professional licensure: P.E. or P.G. (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity foraSenior or Principal Practice Leader - Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist to join our business in Wilmington, North Carolina; a hybrid work schedule may be available at the Company’s discretion. You will interact with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout North Carolina and the U.S. and will provide leadership and client development for a wide range of environmental engineering and consulting projects to supplement our existing environmental due diligence, compliance, brownfields redevelopment, vapor intrusion, and remediation services. You will be developing and supporting national and international clients across a wide range of sectors including real estate, manufacturing, legal, and municipal. The successful applicant will enjoy a highly competitive benefits package, opportunities for stock options, profit sharing, continuing education, professional growth and opportunities to lead and mentor.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.We offercompetitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities for this position include:

• Managing tasks and projects, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation, budgeting, and adhering to schedule, all the while focusing on quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Leading successful business development efforts, including leading proposal efforts;
• Developing site-specific mitigation, remedial, and closure strategies for challenging and complex projects, including brownfields redevelopments;
• Maintaining client contacts, participating in relevant professional organizations, and attending and presenting at industry events;
• Supervising and mentoring early- and mid-career professionals and managing subcontractors;
• Overseeing the preparation of reports and client deliverables under applicable state and federal regulations and guidance;
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders;
• Reviewing and interpretating pending and new regulations and developing strategies for clients; and
• At times, the job may also include fieldwork including site visits, oversight of multimedia environmental sampling, and subcontractor oversight;
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree environmental science, chemistry, earth science (geology or hydrology), environmental, civil, or chemical engineering, or a related field of study. (required)
• Advanced degree in a related field of study. (preferred)
• Professional registration (e.g. P.G. or P.E.). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years (10+ years preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience, preferably in the Carolina marketplaces, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• A strong track record in business development, including proposals leadership, and stewarding and building client relationships with repeat business. (required)
• Understanding of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) guidance documents and risk evaluation resources. (preferred)
• Experience planning and overseeing multi-media field work, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air investigations (preferred)
• Experience with environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance projects (preferred).
• Experience with environmental assessment tools and techniques and remedial technologies. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Experience with Microsoft Office products. (required)
• Ability to make presentations at industrial conferences and at client meetings. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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