Principal Geologist or Engineer Geosyntec Consultants $120960.00-$225880.00 paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Ohio, Cleveland Sep 12, 2026 Principal Geologist or Engineer

Primary Location US-OH-Worthington

ID 2026-4690

Category Geologist Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Additional Location US-OH-Cleveland Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Civil/Environmental Engineer or Principal Geologist to join our Geoenvironmental and Remediation practice in Columbus or Cleveland, Ohio. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving site investigation and remediation for industrial clients, brownfield redevelopment, landfills, and other water and waste containment systems. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

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http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. Some of the key responsibilities may include: Developing remedial strategies and site-specific closure strategies;

Managing complex site investigation and remediation implementation efforts for a variety of project sites;

Managing challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management;

Effectively stewarding and building client relationships to facilitate repeat business;

Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;

Management and mentoring of early career staff and managing subcontractors;

Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing;

Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;

Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.

At times, the job may also include travel or field visits associated with site evaluations, remediation system evaluations, or client meetings.

Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. Education and Licensure Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, geology, or a related field. (required)

Advanced degree in earth science, environmental engineering, or a related field. (preferred)

Professional registration (i.e., P.E, P.G.), if applicable. (required) Skills, Experience and Qualifications At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)

Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)

Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients (required)

Current OSHA 40-hr

HAZWOPER

training and refreshers. (preferred)

Current OSHA 40-hr

HAZWOPER

training and refreshers. (preferred)

Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.

Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary:

$120,960/year /

Maximum Salary:

$225,880/year (OH) We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. #LI-DH1 #LI-Onsite