Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

All Environmental•Cranford, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

AEI Consultants is seeking a senior- or principal-level environmental consultant to provide technical leadership for its expanding Site Mitigation team in the Northeast, with potential involvement in other regions nationally. The position oversees and supports subsurface and remedial investigations, remediation projects, regulatory agency negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. It also contributes to regional and national operations, staff oversight, technical quality, project profitability, business development, client management, and expansion of technical services. The role may be based at AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices; other remote locations in the Northeast may be considered. The work is primarily remote desk-office work, with occasional travel to AEI offices, industry events, project sites, and client meetings. Salary is $140,000–$160,000 per year, based on qualifications. AEI describes its work environment as collaborative, flexible, and inclusive, and highlights meaningful work, employee wellness, safety, flexibility, and work/life balance. AEI is an employee-owned consulting firm founded in 1992, providing environmental, property and facility assessment, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management services.

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience as an environmental consultant performing technical work and successfully managing projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong business acumen.
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for contributing to growth.
Self-starter who is resourceful, attentive to detail, and able to work productively.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Senior-level understanding of environmental contamination, with transaction-related project management experience a plus.
Understanding of project budgeting and operational finances.
Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), or similar license or certification.
Additional health and safety training.
Experience or interest in business development and client relationship development.

Responsibilities

Respond to incoming 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.
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, anticipate modifications, and identify the need for change orders.
Oversee and potentially manage projects ranging from Phase II investigations to complex investigations and remediation projects under regulatory oversight.
Review proposals and reports at a senior level and write similar deliverables.
Interpret project data and determine strategic next steps.
Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
Maintain understanding of local and federal environmental regulations and strong industry relationships.
Act 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 environmental projects and issues.
Participate in operational management of the Site Mitigation East region and, when appropriate, the national division.
Work with the National Division Lead to develop and implement a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the Northeast, with potential contributions to 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.
Maintain a strong work ethic and deliver high-quality technical consulting work.