LSRP / Principal Environmental Consultant

All Environmental•Freehold, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

AEI Consultants is seeking a senior- or principal-level environmental consultant to join its expanding Site Mitigation team. The role will provide primary technical leadership in the Northeast, with potential work in other regions as opportunities arise. 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 through staff oversight, technical quality and profitability objectives, 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 is ideally based at AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices; other remote locations in the Northeast United States may be considered. Work is primarily remote desk-office work, with occasional travel to offices, industry events, project sites, or client meetings. The role may include outdoor field work in varying weather conditions.

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.
Ability to work as a self-starter who is resourceful, detail-oriented, and productive.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field.

Nice To Haves

Senior-level understanding of environmental contamination.
Transaction-related project management experience.
Understanding of project budgeting and operational finances.
Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), or similar certification or license.
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 change orders.
Oversee and potentially manage projects ranging from initial Phase II investigations to complex investigations and remediation projects with 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 current knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations and strong industry relationships.
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-building, including conference attendance, technical content, 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.