Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

AEI Consultants•Cranford, NJ

4d•$105,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

AEI is seeking a senior- or principal-level environmental consultant to join its expanding Site Mitigation team. The role provides primary technical leadership in the Northeast, with potential work in other regions nationally. The consultant will oversee subsurface and remedial investigations, remedial action and mitigation measures, regulatory agency negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. The position also supports regional and national operations through staff oversight, technical quality and profitability objectives, and participation in operational and technical initiatives. Depending on experience and interest, the consultant may contribute to business development, client management, and expansion of technical services. The role is primarily remote desk-office work. AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices are preferred, while other remote locations in the Northeast may be considered. Occasional travel to AEI offices, industry events, project sites, and client meetings may be required. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Outdoor work may involve performing duties in all types of weather.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience as an environmental consultant performing technical work and successful project management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong business acumen.
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for contributing to growth; self-starter, 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; transaction-related project management is a plus.
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.
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 identify the need for change orders.
Oversee and potentially manage projects ranging from initial Phase II investigations to complex investigation and remediation projects under 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 a current understanding of local and federal environmental regulations and strong industry relationships.
Represent AEI and the Site Mitigation Division as a point of contact with regulatory agencies, clients, and legal counsel.
Develop cost-effective, technically sound paths to closure for a wide range of projects and environmental issues.
Participate in operational management of the Site Mitigation East region and, at times, 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-building, including conference attendance, technical papers, blogs, presentations, and client meetings.
Collaborate with other Senior/Principal team members and support training and oversight of junior staff.
Maintain a strong work ethic and deliver high-quality technical consulting work.