Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

AEI Consultants•Boston, MA

2d•$105,000 - $130,000•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 the possibility of supporting other regions nationally as opportunities arise. The consultant will work with senior technical colleagues to oversee subsurface and remedial investigations, remediation and mitigation projects, regulatory negotiations, and communications with clients and legal counsel. The role also contributes to regional and national operations, including staff oversight, technical quality, project profitability, and 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 to the continued development of the Site Mitigation Division. AEI offices in Freehold or Cranford, New Jersey, are preferred; 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 work may require working in all types of weather. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

15 or more 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, attentive to detail, and able to work productively.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-related field.

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 incoming proposal requests and provide technical guidance to AEI’s sales team and clients.
Review prior environmental reports and develop or guide the development of proposals for appropriate next steps.
Serve as a subject matter expert in 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 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 data and determine strategic next steps.
Prepare remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews.
Maintain industry relationships and a favorable professional reputation.
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, contribute to national Division operations.
Potentially work with the National Division Lead to develop and implement a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the Northeast and possibly other regions.
Depending on experience and interest, initiate or 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.
Deliver high-quality technical consulting work and uphold a strong work ethic.