Vice President – Environmental Division

Company: RPS
Location: Irvine, CA 92614

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RPS North America provides engineering, environmental, and scientific advice across the US and Canada. We offer a comprehensive range of consulting services and technology solutions to support our clients in all sectors of the economy. We serve as the North American platform of RPS Group, one of the world’s preeminent consultancies.

RPS, an international consulting firm ranked in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms, is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team in our southern California Irvine office as a senior leader with the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level with a global environmental leader.

Although this position is attached to our Irvine office and is intended to expand our market in southern California, we are open to developing work regionally, nationally and internationally as the capabilities and connections of the candidate permit.

You are qualified for this position if:

  • You are a proven technical expert and knowledgeable doer-seller.
  • You have successfully led teams and managed client relationships resulting in growth.
  • Your leadership style fosters trust and rapport with clients, regulators and your team.
  • You are high-energy achievement oriented with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Essential Requirements:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil or Chemical) or science-related field (Geology or Earth Science, etc.).
  • 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with at least five years in a management or senior technical role.
  • California PE or PG license, as appropriate.
  • Experience with California environmental programs/regulations (site investigations, remediation, RI/FS).
  • Grow your existing client base while expanding and cross selling.
  • Be creative, have fun, and work hard to make RPS an even better place to work.

RPS is an industry leader and we pride ourselves on our ability to attract and retain exceptional talent by treating our employees well. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer:
· Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage for employees and families, with no waiting period and generous contributions to monthly premiums.
· 401(k) Plan, with a dollar-for-dollar Company match of employee contributions, up to 5% of eligible compensation
· Share Purchase Plan, which enables employees to purchase shares via payroll deductions at 85% of market value, with the Company matching employees’ shares 1:1
· Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care costs.
· Performance-based bonus program.
· Generous vacation and sick leave policies in addition to company-wide paid holidays.

RPS North America provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. RPS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and requirements governing nondiscrimination in every location in which we operate.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Business Development / Marketing: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Site Investigation & Remediation: 10 years (Preferred)

License:

  • California Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist (Preferred)