Environmental Principal - Assessment & Remediation

A nationally recognized engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a senior environmental leader to join its environmental practice in Miami, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior and mid-level environmental professionals and support their technical growth
• Provide guidance to senior technical staff and assist with team development and workload planning
• Promote a collaborative and learning-focused work environment
• Act as Principal-in-Charge for environmental assessment and remediation projects
• Ensure projects meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations
• Review project scopes, proposals, budgets, change orders, and final reports
• Participate in project meetings to address technical or administrative challenges and maintain project timelines
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for new work
• Participate in marketing and outreach activities to expand the firm’s environmental services
• Meet with clients to discuss project results, recommendations, and next steps
• Support invoicing reviews, change order approvals, and project financial oversight
• Provide expert guidance on environmental regulations and compliance at the federal, state, and local levels
• Oversee environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, and remediation projects
• Direct remediation system design, implementation, operation, and maintenance
• Review investigations and assessments related to underground storage tanks (USTs)
• Approve environmental work plans detailing sampling locations, testing methodologies, subcontractor coordination, and safety protocols
• Ensure all deliverables align with project scopes and regulatory expectations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and consulting services
• Monitor project schedules and budgets while identifying efficiency improvements
• Provide oversight across multiple environmental projects simultaneously

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 12+ years of environmental consulting experience in assessment and remediation
• Professional license preferred: PE (Professional Engineer), PG (Professional Geologist), or REM (Registered Environmental Manager)
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and environmental testing methods
• Experience managing environmental investigation and remediation programs
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to mentoring staff and advancing the profession
• Familiarity with South Florida environmental regulatory agencies and requirements strongly preferred
• Ability to help generate business opportunities