Principal Geologist – Environmental Assessment and Remediation

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Principal Geologist leading environmental assessment and remediation practice in California. Focusing on Fresno office and collaborating on complex environmental consulting projects.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeFresno • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,070 - $189,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental consulting, including project management, client development, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering technical solutions for environmental investigation and remediation projects.

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California Professional Geologist (P.G.) LicenseEnvironmental Consulting ExperienceClient Relationship DevelopmentProject Management SkillsRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Environmental InvestigationRemediation TechniquesTechnical Report PreparationFeasibility StudiesRemedial DesignRegulatory NegotiationRisk ManagementBudget ManagementProject Performance MetricsContaminant Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsClient EngagementTeam LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

California Professional Geologist (P.G.) LicenseOSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training

Industry Keywords

Environmental AssessmentContaminated SoilGroundwater RemediationCalifornia Environmental Regulatory ProgramsDTSCCERCLARCRAPFASPCBsEmerging Contaminants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead business development strategy for the Fresno office, Central Valley market, and broader California environmental assessment and remediation practice, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and leading proposal efforts
Serve as a Client Manager, Account Lead, or senior technical advisor for one or more strategic clients
Provide senior technical leadership for environmental investigation, remediation, compliance, restoration, and long-term monitoring projects
Lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning through delivery, including scope development, technical strategy, investigation design, feasibility evaluation, remedial design, permitting, construction support, regulatory negotiation, quality review, risk management, and client engagement
Direct preparation and review of technical reports, work plans, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, design documents, permit applications, regulatory submittals, proposals, and client correspondence
Manage project performance, including scope, budgets, resources, schedules, quality standards, profitability, contracts, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary team coordination
Set practice vision, support recruiting and team development, mentor staff, and help drive strategic growth for the Fresno office and Northern California operations
Collaborate with professionals from multiple disciplines and offices to provide integrated, practical, and future-ready solutions for clients
Represent Geosyntec in meetings, presentations, and negotiations with clients, regulators, teaming partners, contractors, industry groups, and other stakeholders
Interpret and summarize technical data and regulatory requirements to support sound scientific conclusions and defensible client recommendations
Promote and model a strong health and safety culture, which is fundamental to our operations
Complete required OSHA/MSHA health and safety, first aid, CPR training, and medical monitoring, as applicable and paid for by the firm
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client, project, office, and other business locations, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth sciences, environmental science, or a closely related science field (required)
Advanced degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or a related discipline (preferred)
California Professional Geologist (P.G.) license (required)
At least 10 years of directly relevant environmental consulting experience, including significant client development and project management responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
Consulting experience with investigation and remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater, soil vapor, sediment, and vapor intrusion issues (required)
Experience with contaminants including petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, chlorinated solvents, PFAS, PCBs, and/or emerging contaminants (required)
Strong understanding of California environmental regulatory programs, including DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, CERCLA, RCRA, CUPA programs, and other CalEPA or local agency requirements (required)
Demonstrated success developing client relationships, leading business development efforts, winning work, and growing consulting services (required)
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring early-, mid-, and senior-level professionals (required)
Strong project, program, and financial management experience, including scope, budgets, resources, schedules, profitability, risk, quality, and client satisfaction (required)
Experience preparing and supervising technical reports, proposals, work scopes, pricing, budgets, and project performance metrics (required)
Ability to work collaboratively and influence across offices, practices, and disciplines, including with senior leadership, clients, regulators, teaming partners, and staff without direct reporting relationships (required)
Strong oral and written communication, technical writing, presentation, negotiation, and client engagement skills (required)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and travel to client facilities or project sites, as needed (required)
Experience with remedial design, remedy construction, construction oversight, and operation and maintenance of environmental remedies (preferred)
Experience supporting major industrial, municipal, energy, solid waste, transportation, or government clients (preferred)
Established professional network and client relationships within California environmental markets (preferred)
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick and personal paid time off
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) and other benefits to eligible employees