Senior Principal Engineer, Water Market Leader, Mining

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Water Market Leader to spearhead innovative water solutions in the mining sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape strategies that enhance market presence while collaborating with a dedicated team of experts. You will lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients to drive business growth. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in water and wastewater engineering, this position is tailored for you. Join a company that values collaboration and professional development, and take your career to new heights in a dynamic consulting environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of consulting experience in water supply and treatment.
• Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop market strategies for the water for mining market.
• Lead project teams and manage client relationships effectively.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Relationship Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Management

Business Development

Consulting Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principal Water Market Leader, Mining to help grow our water and wastewater engineering practices. This individual can be based in one of our Oakland, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO, Washington DC, or Seattle, WA offices or from any of our other Geosyntec based offices throughout the US. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a leadership team actively engaged in growing the water business at Geosyntec.

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for achieving significant market share for Geosyntec in the Water for Mining market area, working with leading experts who are currently developing mining opportunities throughout the mine project lifecycle, including initial exploration, mine development, operations, expansions, and closure. A key differentiator for Geosyntec is the ability to support mining clients on the entire water cycle, from supply and potential groundwater inflows to reuse, treatment, and discharge. The position will also support business growth associated with complex industrial wastewater projects across the country.

This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual interested in winning and leading innovative and challenging water and wastewater projects, and in working with a dedicated team of peers to transform a business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance in your career.

You will be responsible for developing a market strategy for the water for mining market and organizing and leading staff to advance that strategy. You will also be asked to support market development in other sectors and to serve as project director for large and/or high-risk projects. As a Senior Principal, you will also be expected to take on staff leadership and mentoring roles.

Some of the key responsibilities for this client-facing position include:

• Strategic business planning to segment and target specific clients for projects such as water supply, water treatment, and water re-use; focused on the mining market;
• Engagement with project and operations staff to align Geosyntec’s full service delivery capabilities with the market demands of the mining industry.
• Participation in the development and implementation of the firm’s strategic plan.
• Implementation of a personal business development plan to expand services and revenue with new and existing clients.
• Serve in the capacity of a Client Account Manager on selected accounts deemed critical to the water market.
• Active participation in professional societies, conferences, and meetings that will increase the visibility of the firm to potential clients and recruits.
• Project directorship, including ensuring client expectations are understood and met, budgets are adhered to, and quality objectives are met.
• Recruiting, managing, and mentoring junior staff and mid-career engineers and scientists.
• Reviewing and leading the preparation of major proposals.
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients and regulatory personnel.
• Fieldwork including contractor oversight and process troubleshooting tasks.

Training: We offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.

Fieldwork: Sporadic

Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred). (required)
• Advanced degree (same as above). (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• 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 succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Valid U.S driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we believe are applicable for this role. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $173,175/year / Maximum Salary: $259,765/year (Oakland & Los Angeles, CA)
• Minimum Salary: $158,115/year / Maximum Salary: $237,175/year (Denver, CO)
• Minimum Salary: $165,645/year / Maximum Salary: $248,470/year (Washington DC, Seattle, WA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.