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Principal Engineer - Site Investigation and Remediation

$200k

Goodwin Recruiting

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a visionary Principal Engineer – Site Investigation and Remediation to lead and scale a brand-new civil infrastructure practice across the Bay Area, California.  This is a high-visibility, entrepreneurial leadership role ideal for a proven rainmaker and expert in environmental remediation.

Based in the East Bay Area, this high-impact, entrepreneurial role offers up to $200,000 annually to build a dynamic team and secure municipal and industrial partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Business Development & Client Engagement: Build and sustain long-term client relationships across California. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients in the commercial, industrial, manufacturing, government, and energy sectors.
  • Account Management: Drive market expansion and generate annual net revenue exceeding $750,000.
  • Technical Leadership: Guide complex projects addressing groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and sediment contamination.
  • Staff Mentorship: Recruit, train, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to support practice growth.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 20+ years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, Principal – Site Investigation and Remediation
  • Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • PE, PG, or relevant professional registration is highly preferred.
  • Skills: Proven success in client development, strategic growth, and project financial management. Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations and remediation methodologies.

Salary Range: $170,000 to $200,000+ annually DOE

  • (final offer based on experience, skills, and internal equity)
Vacancy posted 16 hours ago
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