Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant
About The Position
AEI is seeking a senior- or principal-level environmental consultant to join its expanding Site Mitigation team. The role will serve as a primary technical leader in the Northeast, with opportunities to support work in other regions nationally. The consultant will oversee subsurface and remedial investigations, remedial actions 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. The consultant may work with the National Division Lead and senior colleagues on business development, client management, and expansion of technical services. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the Site Mitigation Division. AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices are ideal locations; other remote locations in the Northeast United States may be considered. The work is primarily remote desk-office work. Occasional travel to AEI offices, industry events, project sites, and client meetings may be required. Outdoor field work may occur in all types of weather. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.
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 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 experience 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 is appreciated.
- 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.
- Provide subject matter expertise on 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 change orders.
- Oversee and potentially manage projects ranging from initial Phase II investigations to complex investigations and remediation projects involving regulatory oversight.
- Review proposals and reports at the senior level and write similar deliverables.
- Interpret data and determine strategic next steps.
- Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
- Maintain industry relationships and a favorable reputation among peers.
- Maintain a current and thorough understanding of local and federal environmental regulations.
- 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 a wide range of projects and environmental issues.
- Participate in operational management of the Site Mitigation East region with the Regional VP and, at times, nationally within the Division.
- Potentially develop and implement a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the Northeast with the National Division Lead, with possible contributions to other regions.
- Depending on experience and interest, initiate and participate in business development and relationship-building activities, including conference attendance, technical papers, blogs, presentations, and client meetings.
- Work collaboratively with senior and principal team members and support training and oversight of junior staff.
- Maintain a strong work ethic and deliver high-quality technical consulting work.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k).
- Complimentary use of AEI’s condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, California.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits.
- Collaborative, flexible, and inclusive work environment.
- Employee wellness, safety, flexibility, and work/life balance are prioritized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
