Principal Environmental Engineer
$165,000–$205,000 year
Hybrid · Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead complex environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through closure; develop cleanup and remediation strategies based on site conditions, regulatory requirements, and client goals; oversee remediation system design, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, bid specifications, engineering drawings, and cost estimates; serve as a key technical advisor to large clients, regulators, and internal project teams; coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, environmental science, field services, permitting, and project management; manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations across multiple active projects; prepare and review technical deliverables including reports, design documents, Cleanup Action Plans, Engineering Design Reports, and Cleanup Action Reports; maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and project partners; mentor and develop junior engineers and scientists; support business development efforts and expansion of the firm’s remediation services; ensure regulatory and permitting compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Active Professional Engineer license (PE)
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with a focus on investigation and remediation
- Strong experience designing and implementing remediation strategies and systems
- Experience with remedial technologies such as air sparge, SVE, MPE, in-situ treatment, excavation, and engineering controls
- Knowledge of MTCA, RCRA, CERCLA, and related environmental regulations
- Permitting experience with PSCAA, CSGP, NPDES, and local jurisdictions
- Experience communicating with local, state, and federal regulators
- Strong technical writing, client communication, and proposal development skills
- Experience in mentoring technical staff and supporting team development
- Ability to develop and maintain client relationships and support business growth
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