Principal Consultant - Transaction Advisory Services

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

TRC is seeking an experienced full-time Senior Consultant to support and grow our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice.

TRC's TAS practice is a vibrant, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment that provides access to a broad spectrum of professional experiences in a company that thrives on teamwork. The practice has been growing quickly in recent years and is looking for new leader who can materially contribute to winning and delivering new business for this successful business unit.

This new role will be responsible for obtaining, managing and executing transactions in various sectors for Private Equity and corporate clients. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual looking for career growth and have at least 10-20 years of environmental, health & safety (EHS) due diligence experience.  

This position can sit anywhere in the US and report to any nearby TRC office.

• Manage complex due diligence projects involving multi-site portfolios and multi-person subject matter expert project teams as necessary per engagement requirements.
• Manage due diligence assessments consistent with ASTM Phase I standards and other global protocols, including broad-based limited compliance assessments at industrial and commercial facilities.
• Help clients with internal processes for managing transaction risks. Work with clients to find solutions to transaction-driven environmental issues, including EHS compliance, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts and opportunities, remediation, portfolio issues, Brownfields, and liability cost estimating.
• Prepare concise TAS due diligence reports, liability estimations etc., and other deliverables that assess potential environmental liability risks, compliance and operational status.
• Collaborate and coordinate with TRC personnel, offices and different practices throughout the US and London.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10-20 years of transactional experience, leading and managing complex environmental due diligence projects for multinational private equity, corporations, financial institutions, and their legal counsel.
• Experience with managing and executing transactions in various sectors with Private Equity and corporate clients is required.
• Strong ESG Due Diligence experience is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of issues within TRC's key client sectors, particularly Industrials, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Power Generation is a plus.
• Well versed in environmental risk, environmental compliance, health & safety compliance, remediation liabilities, and ESG risks as they relate to transactional agreements.
• Possess fundamental working knowledge of transactional due diligence, site investigation and characterization concepts of projects.
• Experience estimating the costs of environmental compliance and remediation liabilities.
• Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and "people" skills and the ability to work as necessary (i.e., 24/7) and produce diligence deliverables in compressed timelines, at "the speed of the deal" as may be occasionally required.
• Self-motivated and results oriented, with a positive, “can do” attitude.

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Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.