Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

All Environmental•Freehold, 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 as opportunities arise. The consultant will oversee and guide subsurface and remedial investigations, remediation and mitigation measures, regulatory agency negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. The role also contributes to regional and national operations, including staff oversight, technical quality, project profitability, and operational and technical initiatives. The consultant may work with the National Division Lead and senior colleagues on business development, client management, and technical service expansion. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the Site Mitigation Division. Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices are preferred; other remote locations in the Northeast United States may be considered. The work is primarily remote desk-office work, with occasional travel to AEI offices, industry events, project sites, and client meetings. AEI describes its culture as collaborative, flexible, and inclusive, and emphasizes meaningful work, career development, employee wellness, safety, flexibility, and work/life balance.

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 business 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; transaction-related project management is a plus.
Understanding of project budgeting and operational finances is a plus.
Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), or similar credential.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification is strongly preferred; 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 for 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, anticipate potential modifications, and identify the need for change orders.
Oversee and potentially manage projects ranging from initial Phase II investigations to complex investigations and remediation projects under regulatory oversight.
Review proposals and reports at a senior level and prepare similar deliverables.
Interpret data and determine strategic next steps.
Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
Maintain industry relationships and a favorable professional reputation.
Maintain a current understanding 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 with the Regional VP and, at times, contribute to national Division operations.
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.
Deliver high-quality technical consulting work and uphold a strong work ethic.