Principal-Level Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Ninyo & Moore Irvine, California, United States

About this position

 

Job Description: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Principal-level Environmental Geologist or Engineer for our Irvine, California office. The successful candidate will:

  • Act as the Irvine Division’s technical lead

  • Play a key role in growing Ninyo & Moore’s environmental consulting business

  • Perform both business development and technical consulting activities

  • Promote personal technical reputation and the Ninyo & Moore brand

  • Support client development and high-level consulting efforts

  • Contribute to a results-driven, growth-oriented environment with competitive compensation

Education & Licensure

  • B.S. degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

  • California PG, PE, or GE license (required)

Required Skills & Experience

  • Results-driven, self-motivated California-licensed Professional Geologist or Engineer (PE or PG)

  • 15+ years of experience, preferably with an environmental engineering services consulting firm

  • Experience with NEPA/CEQA and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)

  • Strong relationships with state and local regulatory agencies

  • Expertise in:

    • Regulatory compliance

    • Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments

    • Environmental remediation

    • Emergency construction support for contaminated sites

    • Environmental issues including air, wastewater, and hazardous waste

  • Experience attending shortlist and interview presentations for major environmental clients

  • Ability to perform as an Expert Witness

Preferred Skills

  • Senior-level presentation and negotiation skills

  • Strong business development and client service focus

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Positive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to serve as client manager for key clients or service areas

  • High professional profile through membership associations and a strong Southern California environmental network

  • Strong technical reviewer with ability to mentor junior technical staff

  • Ability to plan, manage, and implement projects

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Location: Irvine, CA

Status: Full time, in office

Reference ID: PRIN-G


Salary Information

$160000.0 - $200000.0 Annual Salary