Senior Principal Engineer, Water Market Leader, Food & Beverage
Geosyntec Consultants
Lead water market growth for food & beverage sector, managing projects and teams.
22 days ago ago
$158,115 - $259,765
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Geotechnical Services
Risk Assessment
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
project directorship
business development
client management
proposal preparation
staff mentoring
field oversight
- Field work and overnight travel may be required .
- Project directorship, including ensuring client expectations are understood and met, budgets are adhered to, quality objectives are met, and follow-on work is attainted.
- Strategic business planning to segment and target specific industrial, commercial and municipal clients for projects such as water supply, water treatment, and water re-use; focused on the food and beverage market;
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
- At times, the position may also include fieldwork including contractor oversight and process troubleshooting tasks;
- Implementation of a personal business development plan to expand services and revenue with new and existing clients, in coordination with companywide business development plans.
- Serve in the capacity of a Client Account Manager on selected accounts deemed critical to the water market.
- Engagement with project and operations staff to align Geosyntec’s full service delivery capabilities with the market demands of the food and beverage industry, which often embraces a full-service delivery mindset.
- Reviewing and leading the preparation of major proposals.
- Participation in the development and implementation of the firm’s strategic plan. Participation in inter-departmental and inter-branch initiatives that have a positive impact on the greater company such as practice group involvement, client management leadership, market sector development, and providing business development or technical leadership to multiple offices or practice groups.
- Recruiting, managing, and mentoring junior staff and mid-career engineers and scientists.
- Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
- Active participation in professional societies, conferences, and meetings that will increase the visibility of the firm to potential clients and recruits. Make contributions to the profession that will result in individual recognition as an industry leader.
What you bring
p.e.
bachelor's
advanced degree
15+ years
leadership
hazwoper
- Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
- Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal and State regulations. (required)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred). (required)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
- Valid U.S driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
- Advanced degree (same as above). (preferred)
- Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
- At least 15 years (20+ years preferred) of progressive experience in the consulting industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Demonstrated experience in industrial and municipal clients with water supply, water treatment, and water re-use projects. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required .
- Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients and growing a practice that sustains a group of professional junior staff. (required)
- Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
- Minimum Salary: $173,175/year / Maximum Salary: $259,765/year (Oakland & Los Angeles, CA, Acton, MA)
- Minimum Salary: $165,645/year / Maximum Salary: $248,470/year (Washington DC, Seattle, WA)
- Overnight travel: Up to 30%
- Minimum Salary: $158,115/year / Maximum Salary: $237,175/year (Syracuse, NY, Chicago, IL)
- Training: We offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no h‑1b lottery or green‑card sponsorship; must already have u.s. work authorization.
- may require drug and background testing.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to solve complex environmental and engineering challenges.
- Specializes in addressing complex environmental, geotechnical, and water resource issues.
- Provides innovative solutions in areas like water management, environmental remediation, and industrial risk management.
- Has built a strong reputation in industries including infrastructure, energy, and commercial development.
- Known for working on diverse projects, from contaminated site cleanups to complex water systems.
- Focuses on developing sustainable solutions that improve the environmental and industrial landscape.
- Our mission is to help clients succeed through delivering exceptional service and best-value solutions for their endeavors involving the environment, natural resources, and infrastructure.
- Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of our culture.
- We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career here will be too.
- We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
- We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'll work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience.
- We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
Top Environmental Engineering Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized by ENR as a leading environmental engineering design firm, highlighting expertise in sustainable solutions.
- Global technical action groups collaborate across the company on environment-focused innovation.
- Offer well-being programs supporting staff, indirectly aiding sustainable practice through staff retention and focus.
- Implemented health & safety training and medical monitoring across operations to minimize ecological and human impact.
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