[Hiring] Principal / Senior Principal Environmental Practitioner @Geosyntec Consultants

Role Description

Due to an increased demand for our services in Western Canada, Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal / Senior Principal Environmental Practitioner to join our business in Calgary, Alberta. This position is ideal for a highly experienced, talented individual who thrives on innovation, values technical and service excellence, and is passionate about fostering a positive and collaborative culture. We are seeking a leader who is eager to win and deliver cutting-edge and challenging projects, with deep expertise in site investigation & remediation for the oil and gas sector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project management, including planning and executing site investigation and remediation projects, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and driving profitability.
• Leading meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other stakeholders to drive project success.
• Business development, including securing new clients, fostering long-term client relationships, leading proposal preparation, and developing and executing a strategic business development plan.
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals that reflect innovation and technical excellence.
• Mentoring and leadership of senior, mid-career, and junior staff, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Managing work to meet contract schedules, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and high standards of care.
• Occasional fieldwork, including multi-media environmental sampling, sediment characterization, drilling oversight, contractor supervision, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or a related field of study (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering, geology, or environmental science, or a related field of study (preferred)
• Professional registration - (e.g. P.Eng/P.Geol) (preferred)

Requirements

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of relevant consulting or client-side experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Strong expertise in site investigation & remediation for the oil and gas sector (required)
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Demonstrated success in client development and management. (required)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed. (required)
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Well-being programs to support you and your family