LSRP / Principal Environmental Consultant

AEI Consultants•Freehold, NJ

1d•$115,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

AEI Consultants is seeking a senior- or principal-level environmental consultant to provide technical leadership for its expanding Site Mitigation team in the Northeast, with potential involvement in other regions nationally. The role involves overseeing subsurface and remedial investigations and remediation projects, advising on regulatory matters, and communicating with clients, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies. The position also supports regional and national operations, including staff oversight, project quality and profitability, and technical initiatives. Depending on experience and interest, the consultant may contribute to business development, client management, and expansion of technical services. The preferred locations are AEI’s Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey offices; 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. Outdoor field work may occur in all types of weather conditions.

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 organizational growth.
Self-starter who is resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to work productively.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field.
Ability to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak, and hear; occasional standing, walking, balancing, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
Ability to travel independently and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
For outdoor work, ability to perform work in all types of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Senior-level understanding of environmental contamination.
Experience with transaction-related project management.
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.

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 scope, schedule, and budget, anticipate modifications, and identify the need for change orders.
Oversee and potentially manage projects ranging from Phase II investigations to complex investigations and remediation under regulatory oversight.
Review proposals and reports at a senior level and write similar deliverables.
Interpret data and determine strategic next steps.
Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
Maintain strong industry relationships and a favorable reputation among peers.
Maintain a current 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 projects and environmental issues.
Participate in operational management of the Site Mitigation East region with the Regional VP and, at times, national Division operations.
Potentially help develop and implement a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the Northeast and contribute to other regions.
Depending on experience and interest, participate in business development and relationship development, including conference attendance, technical content, presentations, and client meetings.
Collaborate with senior and principal colleagues and support training and oversight of junior staff.
Uphold a strong work ethic and deliver high-quality technical consulting work.