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Principal-Level Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Job Description: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company has an immediate opening for a Principal-level Environmental Geologist or Engineer for our Irvine, California office. The successful candidate will:

  • Act as the Irvine Division's technical lead
  • Play a key role in growing Ninyo & Moore's environmental consulting business
  • Perform both business development and technical consulting activities
  • Promote personal technical reputation and the Ninyo & Moore brand
  • Support client development and high-level consulting efforts
  • Contribute to a results-driven, growth-oriented environment with competitive compensation


Education & Licensure

  • B.S. degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
  • California PG, PE, or GE license (required)


Required Skills & Experience

  • Results-driven, self-motivated California-licensed Professional Geologist or Engineer (PE or PG)
  • 15+ years of experience, preferably with an environmental engineering services consulting firm
  • Experience with NEPA/CEQA and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)
  • Strong relationships with state and local regulatory agencies
  • Expertise in:
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
    • Environmental remediation
    • Emergency construction support for contaminated sites
    • Environmental issues including air, wastewater, and hazardous waste
  • Experience attending shortlist and interview presentations for major environmental clients
  • Ability to perform as an Expert Witness


Preferred Skills

  • Senior-level presentation and negotiation skills
  • Strong business development and client service focus
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to serve as client manager for key clients or service areas
  • High professional profile through membership associations and a strong Southern California environmental network
  • Strong technical reviewer with ability to mentor junior technical staff
  • Ability to plan, manage, and implement projects
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


Location: Irvine, CA

Status: Full time, in office

Reference ID: PRIN-G

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Principal-Level Environmental Geologist or Engineer

Ninyo & Moore
Irvine, CA
Full Time
USD 160,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Published on 04/04/2026

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