Principal Engineer

$170,000 - $195,000/Yr

NV5 - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal Engineer at NV5 will focus on driving growth and building client relationships while serving as an expert in remediation engineering and design. This role involves collaboration with diverse clients across various sectors, including industrial, healthcare, and municipal, and requires a strong background in remedial technologies and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate remedial alternatives, complete options analyses, and prepare Feasibility Studies presenting the results.
• Prepare design plans and specifications for selected remedial alternatives, prepare bid documents, and evaluate bids and contractor selection.
• Oversee remedial action installation/construction and manage the operation of environmental remediation systems or other remedial options.
• Lead and oversee field studies, data gathering, and sampling activities, including soil & groundwater sampling, indoor air quality assessments, vapor intrusion assessments, and hydrogeological data evaluation.
• Develop and nurture client relationships through consultative technical sales, driving business growth.
• Mentor and provide leadership to technical staff, supporting their career growth as subject matter experts.
• Evaluate remedial progress data, adjust remedial strategies, manage projects or task schedules and budgets, and supervise and mentor mid/junior level staff & field personnel.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their needs, develop proposals, determine scope, costs, schedule, and budgets.
• Lead, prepare, direct, and review technical reports, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Ensure quality control by reviewing proposals and reports written by others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical, civil, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of consulting experience, demonstrating expertise in the Pacific Northwest.
• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration in Washington State or registration in Geology (LG) or Hydrogeology (LHG) is REQUIRED.
• Proficiency in computer databases and office programs (MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word).
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report and proposal preparation.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experience in project team management oversight and leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) savings plan
• Company Paid Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Professional development/advancement opportunities