Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

AEI Consultants•Freehold, NJ

5d•$115,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

AEI 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 nationally as opportunities arise. The position oversees and guides subsurface and remedial investigations, remedial action and mitigation projects, regulatory agency negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. It 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 may be based at AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices; other remote locations in the northeastern United States may be considered. The work is primarily remote desk-office work, with occasional travel to offices, industry events, project sites, or client meetings. Field work may take place outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience as an environmental consultant performing technical work and successful project management.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong business acumen.
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for contributing to growth; self-starter, resourceful, attentive to detail, and able to work productively.
Senior-level understanding of environmental contamination.
Ability to understand and track project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Ability to interpret environmental data and identify strategic next steps.

Nice To Haves

Transaction-related project management experience.
Understanding of project budgeting with 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 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, and 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 a senior level and prepare similar deliverables.
Interpret data and develop a strategic understanding of appropriate next steps.
Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
Maintain industry relationships and a favorable reputation among peers.
Maintain current knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations.
Serve as a point of contact with regulatory agencies, clients, and their 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 with the Regional VP, and sometimes contribute to national Division operations.
Work with the National Division Lead to develop and implement a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the Northeast, potentially contributing to other regions.
Depending on experience and interest, participate in business development and relationship development, including conference attendance, preparing technical papers, blogs or presentations, and attending virtual or in-person client meetings.
Collaborate with other 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.