Principal Environmental Consultant
Arcadis
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Los Angeles, CA · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis has an immediate need for a Principal Environmental Consultant based out of our Los Angeles or Irvine office. This role will emphasize client marketing, developing relationships, mentoring staff, and growing the Environmental Services practice, including: Hazardous Building Services, Indoor Air Quality, and Industrial Hygiene, practice with clients in the Southern California area as well as other clients nationally.
As an Internal Service Leader with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member to drive innovation and build strong technical communities within the Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) Space. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your passion for success!
Role accountabilities:
A driven go-getter with proven experience in developing new business with natural talent in marketing, networking, and building new relationships. Develop relationships with client stakeholders in the Southern California region to identify and pursue business opportunities for Arcadis consultants
Market, sell, develop, and manage a wide variety of industrial hygiene and safety services in the Southern California area as well as throughout the country, consisting of chemical exposure assessments, noise surveys, asbestos, lead-paint, hazardous building materials, IAQ/mold consulting services, and a variety of other compliance work within scope/budget/schedule expectations.
Oversee the preparation of complex project proposals, reports and deliverables; coordinate and conduct the necessary review of project documents with in-house consultants, client representatives, contractors and other stakeholders on team projects.
Provide leadership, training, and management support to all levels of the organization to lead and mentor staff in the Industrial Hygiene consulting discipline as a subject matter expert resource.
Qualifications & Experience:
BS in physical sciences or industrial hygiene, safety, environmental sciences, or related science or engineering fields, or equivalent years of experience
10+ years of experience in a client-oriented consulting environment with focus on industrial hygiene practice, specifically asbestos, lead-paint, hazardous building materials, management, indoor air quality and mold evaluations, and chemical exposure assessments
State of California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) and State of California Lead Inspector/Assessor
Attention to detail, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to identify problems and implement corrective actions. Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Ability to deliver effective presentations and training.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
General understanding of HVAC systems, building mechanical systems, building construction, renovation, and demolition.
Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and state regulations for asbestos, lead, etc.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment over the duration of a work shift. Must be able to climb and descend a ladder.
Preferred:
Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) or the ability to obtain their CIH within one year of hire
Current membership with associations related to Industrial Hygiene – ie. AIHA.org
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $133,920-$200,880 . Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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