Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

All Environmental•Cranford, NJ

3d•Remote

About The Position

AEI Consultants is seeking a senior- or principal-level environmental consultant to serve as a primary technical leader for its expanding Site Mitigation team in the Northeast, with potential work in other regions nationally. The consultant will oversee and guide subsurface and remedial investigations, remedial action and mitigation measures, regulatory agency negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. The role also supports regional and national operations through staff oversight, technical quality and project profitability, and participation in operational and technical initiatives. The consultant may work with the National Division Lead and other senior colleagues on business development, client management, and expansion of technical services. The position includes responding to proposal requests, reviewing environmental reports and proposals, advising on regulatory programs, and guiding projects from Phase II investigations through complex investigations and remediation. The role also involves mentoring junior staff, managing project scopes and budgets, preparing and reviewing deliverables, and developing cost-effective paths to project closure. The work environment is primarily remote desk-office work, with occasional travel to AEI offices, industry events, project sites, or client meetings. Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices are ideal; other remote locations in the Northeast United States may be considered. Salary is $105,000–$130,000 per year, based on qualifications.

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience as an environmental consultant performing technical work and successful project management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong business acumen.
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for contributing to growth.
Self-starter who is resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to work productively.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field.

Nice To Haves

Senior-level understanding of environmental contamination and transaction-related project management.
Understanding of project budgeting and operational finances.
Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), or similar credential.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification; additional health and safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Respond to proposal requests and provide technical guidance to AEI’s sales team and clients.
Review prior environmental reports and develop or guide proposals for appropriate next steps.
Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental regulatory programs in one or more states, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on projects involving regulatory agencies.
Mentor junior staff and collaborate with peers on technical and regulatory matters.
Track project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and anticipate potential modifications and change orders.
Oversee and potentially manage projects ranging from initial Phase II investigations to complex investigations and remediation projects involving regulatory oversight.
Review proposals and reports at a senior level and write similar deliverables.
Interpret data and determine strategic next steps.
Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
Maintain current knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations and strong industry relationships.
Serve as a point of contact with regulatory agencies, clients, and legal counsel, representing AEI and the Site Mitigation Division.
Develop cost-effective, technically sound paths to closure for projects and environmental issues.
Participate in operational management of the Site Mitigation East region and, at times, the national division.
Potentially help develop and implement a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the Northeast and other regions.
Depending on experience and interest, participate in business development and relationship development, including conference attendance, technical papers, blogs, presentations, and client meetings.
Collaborate with senior and principal team members and support training and oversight of junior staff.
Uphold a strong work ethic and deliver high-quality technical consulting work.