Principal Hydrogeologist/Geologist

Integral Consulting Inc.

Principal Hydrogeologist/Geologist managing complex environmental projects at Integral Consulting Inc. Leading teams, advising clients, and ensuring technical excellence in investigation and remediation efforts.

Posted 6/30/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in soil and groundwater investigation and remediation, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and risk management. Proven ability to lead complex projects, mentor staff, and contribute to business development in environmental consulting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

M.S. Or Ph.D. Degree In GeologyProfessional Geologist License15+ Years Of Experience In Environmental ConsultingLeadership On Investigation/Remediation ProjectsExcellent Written And Oral Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Soil InvestigationGroundwater RemediationTechnical Risk AssessmentRegulatory Strategy DevelopmentReport ReviewModeling AnalysisTechnical Standards DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentProposal SupportClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

MentoringOrganizational AbilitiesIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationDesire For Professional Growth

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConsultingRegulatory ComplianceLitigation SupportPermittingClosure StrategiesLong-Term Liability Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serving as principal-in-charge for complex soil, groundwater investigation and remediation projects.
Serving as a consulting and/or testifying expert on complex litigation matters.
Advising clients on technical risk, regulatory strategy, and remediation approaches associated with redevelopment, transactions, or long-term liability management.
Interfacing with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to support permitting, compliance, and closure strategies.
Providing senior technical review of reports, designs, and modeling analyses to ensure defensibility and technical rigor.
Mentoring senior and mid-level staff and contributing to the development of technical standards, best practices, and thought leadership.
Contributing to business development through proposal support, technical scoping, and strengthening long-term client relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental chemistry or related field
Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer license
15+ years of experience in environmental consulting
Proven leadership on investigation/remediation projects as a strategic advisor to clients
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation
Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid sick leave (10 days)
Paid vacation (20 days)
Paid holidays (9 days) per year
Potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance