Slrconsulting

Principal Engineer

Remote, USA · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$190kDetected 30 days ago

ComplianceProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsOSHA

About the role

This is a highly visible, client‑facing, strategic position offering significant autonomy, influence, and long‑term growth opportunity.
We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Develop, maintain, and grow an active book of business across environmental investigation, remediation, compliance, and related consulting services.
Lead proposal strategy, scope development, and pricing in support of market growth objectives.
Serve as Principal‑in‑Charge or senior technical lead for complex environmental, geologic, or engineering projects.
Provide high‑level technical oversight, including data interpretation, modeling, remedy evaluation, design, and implementation.
Review and approve work plans, RI/RA deliverables, remedial action alternatives, remedial action designs, and associated technical reports.
Collaborate with the firm's LSRP to ensure NJDEP regulatory alignment, defensibility, and project success.
Manage project financials, schedules, staffing, and resource planning.
Lead key client meetings, technical discussions, and strategic project planning sessions.
Support regulatory interactions (not as LSRP of record), including preparing clients for NJDEP communications and assisting with project pathway negotiations.
Support recruiting and talent development to grow the LQR practice.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, strong project and financial management discipline, and a sustained track record of winning and delivering complex environmental work.
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related scientific field.
15+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
Active New Jersey PE or PG license required.
Proven success in a seller‑doer model, including winning work and delivering complex projects.
Deep knowledge of NJDEP regulations, Technical Requirements, SRRA, remediation standards, and New Jersey‑specific compliance pathways.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Experience with vapor intrusion, groundwater remedy optimization, sediment remediation, and emerging contaminants.
Demonstrated experience delivering environmental site investigation and remediation services involving soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, and sediment.
Verifiable, recurring book of business with established clients and revenue.
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
Demonstrated professional judgment, attention to detail, and a history of producing high‑quality work products.
Current or completed 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8‑hour refresher training.

Familiarity with adjacent state programs (PA, NY) and emerging contaminants strongly preferred.

The salary range for this position is $140k - $190k. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here.
Qualifications/Education:

Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
The salary range for this position is $140k - $190k. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:

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