Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

All Environmental•Freehold, 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 consultant will oversee and guide subsurface and remedial investigations, remediation projects, regulatory agency negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. The position also supports regional and national operations, including staff oversight, project quality and profitability, and technical initiatives. The consultant will help develop the Site Mitigation Division through proposal support, client management, business development, and expansion of technical services. The role involves working with senior colleagues and the National Division Lead, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the continued development of the division. AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices are ideal locations; other remote locations in the Northeast United States may be considered. Work is primarily remote desk-office work, with occasional travel to AEI offices, industry events, project sites, or client meetings. Field work may involve working outdoors in varied weather conditions. The work environment is generally moderately noisy.

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 organizational 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.
Experience with 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.

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.
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 potential modifications and change orders.
Oversee and potentially manage projects ranging from Phase II investigations to complex investigations and remediation projects involving regulatory oversight.
Review proposals and reports at a senior level and prepare similar deliverables.
Interpret environmental data and determine strategic next steps.
Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
Maintain current knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations.
Represent AEI and the Site Mitigation Division as a point of contact for regulatory agencies, clients, and legal counsel.
Develop cost-effective, technically sound paths to closure for environmental projects and issues.
Participate in operational management of the Site Mitigation East region and, as applicable, the national division.
Support development and implementation of a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the Northeast and potentially other regions.
Depending on experience and interest, participate in business development and relationship-building activities, including conferences, technical publications or presentations, and client meetings.
Collaborate with senior and principal colleagues and support training and oversight of junior staff.
Deliver high-quality technical consulting work and uphold a strong work ethic.