Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Environmental Compliance

Foth•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Foth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to grow our environmental compliance presence in the Southeastern United States. This role will serve as a key leader in expanding our regional footprint while delivering high-quality technical services to industrial clients. Foth's preference is for a candidate to be based out of our Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC offices but are open to remote candidates located in Louisianna, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, or Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of environmental consulting experience with industrial clients
Demonstrated success in client relationship management
Experience leading complex projects and cross functional teams
Prior experience with environmental regulations
Proven ability to operate independently and build a market presence

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Southeastern U.S. regulatory environments
Established client network in the Southeastern region
Professional Engineer (PE) or similar certification
Environmental auditor certification
Industry experience in manufacturing or food and beverage
Experience with air and water permitting

Responsibilities

Leverage existing relationships to uncover new business opportunities to establish and expand Foth’s environmental compliance services in the Southeastern U.S. (e.g., Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas)
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies to win new projects
Provide technical leadership and direction for environmental compliance services in the region
Mentor and develop staff supporting Southeast projects; help build and scale a regional team over time
Contribute to strategic planning, including market positioning and service line growth
Establish best practices and ensure consistency in project delivery and client experience
Lead and manage complex, multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects from initiation through completion
Serve as a project manager and client advisor for key accounts
Account for state-specific regulatory nuances across Southeastern states
Travel within the Southeast to support client development and project execution
Support on-site industrial compliance activities and oversee field investigations
Represent Foth at industry events and regional associations