Socotec

Principal Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Irvine, CA, United States · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$200kDetected 36 days ago

ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationExcelCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

About the role

About SOCOTEC: SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures.
SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.
This role combines executive-level business development, client management, technical leadership, and project oversight for a diverse portfolio of environmental consulting projects.

Lead business development efforts, including client outreach, networking, proposal development, and strategic growth initiatives.
Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with key clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.
Direct and manage complex environmental projects from planning through completion.
Lead and participate in client presentations, interviews, shortlist presentations, and project pursuits.
Support environmental due diligence efforts, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
Provide technical support for emergency response and construction activities involving contaminated sites.
Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior technical staff.
Participate in professional organizations and industry associations to maintain a strong presence within the environmental consulting community.
Support strategic planning, project implementation, and operational objectives for the environmental practice.

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience with increasing technical and management responsibilities.
Strong experience with NEPA, CEQA, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), and environmental permitting processes.
Extensive knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance at the federal, state, and local levels.
Act as an expert witness and provide technical opinions when required.

Senior-level presentation, negotiation, and client development experience.
Demonstrated success in business development, sales, and environmental consulting practice growth.
Strong professional network within the Southern California environmental and regulatory community.
Experience serving public agencies, municipalities, utilities, developers, and private-sector clients.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Previous experience serving as a technical expert or expert witness preferred.

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures.
Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.
We are seeking a Principal Environmental Geologist or Engineer to serve as a technical leader and key contributor to the continued growth of our environmental consulting practice.

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