Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

All Environmental•Boston, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

AEI Consultants is seeking a Senior/Principal-level Environmental Consultant to join its expanding Site Mitigation team. The role will provide primary technical leadership in the Northeast region, with the opportunity to contribute to work in other regions nationally. The consultant will oversee subsurface and remedial investigations, remediation projects, regulatory agency negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. The position also supports regional and national operations, staff oversight, technical quality, project profitability, 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 based ideally at AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices, though 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. Outdoor site work may involve working in all types of weather. AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm founded in 1992 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices across the United States. It provides environmental, property and facility assessment, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management services. AEI describes its culture as collaborative, flexible, inclusive, and focused on meaningful work, employee wellness, safety, flexibility, and work/life balance.

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 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 and anticipate modifications or 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 project 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 environmental projects and 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-building, including conference attendance, technical publications or presentations, and client meetings.
Collaborate with senior and principal colleagues and support training and oversight of junior staff.
Maintain a strong work ethic and deliver high-quality technical consulting work.