Principal-Level Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Ninyo & Moore • Full-time • Irvine, California • 2d ago

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