Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

AEI Consultants•Cranford, NJ

2d•$115,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

AEI is seeking a senior or principal environmental consultant to join its expanding Site Mitigation team. The role is a primary technical leadership position for the Northeast region, with potential work nationally as opportunities arise. The consultant will oversee and guide subsurface and remedial investigations, remedial action and mitigation projects, regulatory agency negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. The role also supports regional and national operations through staff oversight, technical quality and project profitability, and participation in operational and technical initiatives. The consultant may work with the National Division Lead and other senior colleagues on business development, client management, and expansion of technical services. The position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the continued development of the Site Mitigation Division. AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices are preferred, though other remote locations in the Northeast United States may be considered. The work is primarily remote desk-office work, with occasional travel to AEI offices, industry events, project sites, and client meetings.

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.
Strong business acumen.
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for contributing to growth.
Self-starter who is resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to work productively.
Senior-level understanding of environmental contamination.

Nice To Haves

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 credential.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification; additional health and safety training is a plus.
Interest in initiating and participating in business development activities.

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.
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 scope modifications and 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 write similar deliverables.
Interpret project data and identify strategic next steps.
Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
Maintain industry relationships and a favorable professional reputation.
Maintain current knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations.
Represent AEI and the Site Mitigation Division as a 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 sometimes in national Division operations.
Potentially help develop and implement a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the Northeast region and contribute to other regions.
Depending on experience and interest, participate in business development and relationship-building, including conference attendance, technical papers, blogs, presentations, and 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.