Senior Environmental Consultant

Description

• Lead project teams to deliver high‑quality environmental permitting and compliance solutions on schedule.
• Manage project tasks efficiently to ensure timely completion of work products.
• Provide technical leadership on complex regulatory issues.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Identify target clients and develop strategies to win new projects.
• Build and maintain long‑term business partnerships in key industry sectors.
• Maintain effective relationships with regulatory personnel.
• Collaborate with client and project managers to address client needs.
• Mentor junior staff in regulatory knowledge, analysis, communication, business development, and leadership.
• Contribute to corporate direction and strategy through communication with senior management.
• Deliver multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while upholding quality standards.
• Lead compliance projects covering Clean Water Act permitting, NPDES, storm‑water plans, SPCC, storage tank programs, and RCRA hazardous waste reporting.
• Provide on‑site multimedia environmental support to meet regulatory permits and plans.
• Prepare plans, permit applications, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm‑water, NPDES, and wastewater programs.
• Prepare regulatory documents, negotiate terms, and coordinate to satisfy federal and state environmental laws.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations—including CERCLA, the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and related programs—and experience with emerging contaminants such as PFAS. They must be adept at collaborating with redevelopment planners, engineers, owners’ representatives, and contractors to integrate regulatory strategies into project plans. A strong commitment to helping clients meet compliance obligations while preserving operational flexibility, cost sensitivity, and high‑quality deliverables is essential. Proven ability to develop, nurture, and leverage internal and external relationships to grow business and mentor staff is required.

This role demands strategic thinking, effective collaboration, and business‑building skills. The consultant will manage projects to ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables, provide technical leadership on complex regulatory issues, and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies. They will also contribute to corporate strategy through communication with regional and senior management. Travel up to 30 % of the time may be required to support client needs.

• Possess at least 10 years of environmental consulting experience with public and private clients.
• Have 5–10 years of experience leading project teams and developing talent.
• Understand complex environmental challenges, regulatory strategies, and emerging contaminant investigations.
• Experience with NEPA, endangered species, public water system, and wastewater treatment planning is a plus.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Possess professional certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (C.E.P.) or Professional Engineer (PE) in civil/environmental disciplines.
• Demonstrate self‑starting attitude, collaborative teamwork with non‑environmental professionals, and responsiveness to client needs.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and ESRI ArcGIS for assignment completion.
• Ability to travel up to 30 % of the time as required by client projects.
• Preferred: deeper expertise in emerging contaminant investigations and complex regulatory strategies.
• Preferred: additional certifications like Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) or Certified Ecologist (C.E.).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance