Senior Principal Engineer, Water - Food & Beverage Leader

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Senior Principal Water Market Leader for the Food & Beverage sector. This leadership role coordinates a nationwide practice across multiple offices, including Atlanta, with potential for a hybrid work arrangement.

The role drives strategy, client engagement, and project execution on complex water/wastewater projects. The candidate will lead staff, develop business opportunities, and collaborate with senior leaders to grow Geosyntec's market share in water for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred). (required)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)
• Advanced degree (same as above). (preferred)
• At least 15 years (20+ years preferred) of progressive experience in the consulting industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated experience in industrial and municipal clients with water supply, water treatment, and water re-use projects. (required)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal and State regulations. (required)
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients and growing a practice that sustains a group of professional junior staff. (required)
• Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
• Ability to travel to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Current OSHA training and safety awareness may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategy to achieve significant market share in Water for Food & Beverage.
• Lead multi-office teams and manage client relationships for large, high-risk projects.
• Oversee proposals, budgets, and deliverables to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop staff, and drive business development activities across the network.
• Represent Geosyntec in professional societies and industry events to elevate visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Water/wastewater engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Strategic planning

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional licensure (PE)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Senior Principal Water Market Leader for the Food & Beverage sector. This leadership role coordinates a nationwide practice across multiple offices, including Atlanta, with potential for a hybrid work arrangement.

The role drives strategy, client engagement, and project execution on complex water/wastewater projects. The candidate will lead staff, develop business opportunities, and collaborate with senior leaders to grow Geosyntec's market share in water for