[Remote] Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AEI Consultants is seeking a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant to provide technical leadership for its Site Mitigation team in the Northeast. The role oversees environmental investigations and remediation, regulatory and client communications, project quality and operations, and may contribute to business development and regional expansion.

Responsibilities

• Experienced Principal level environmental consultant will assist with responding to incoming proposal requests and provide technical guidance to AEI’s sales team and their clients
• Perform technical reviews of prior environmental reports and develop / guide the development of proposals for appropriate next steps
• Serve as a subject matter expert for environmental regulatory programs in one or multiple states including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland and other states
• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on projects involving in the regulatory agencies
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and collaborate with peers regarding technical and regulatory matters as a subject matter expert
• Ability to understand and track project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and anticipate potential modifications and need for change orders
• Will be responsible for overseeing and potentially managing the implementation of projects ranging from initial Phase II investigations to complex investigation and remediation projects involving regulatory oversight
• Provide senior level proposal and report reviews and perform writing of similar deliverables
• Ability to interpret data and has a strategic understanding of the required next steps
• Preparation of remedial cost estimates and environmental peer reviews
• Has strong industry relationships and maintains a favorable reputation among peers
• Maintains a current and thorough understanding of local and federal environmental regulations
• Will serve as a point of contact with regulatory agencies, clients, and their legal counsel, representing AEI and the Site Mitigation Division
• Develop cost effective and technically sound path-to-closures for a wide array of projects and environmental issues
• Participate in the operational management of the Site Mitigation east region with the Regional VP, and sometimes in the Division on a national level
• May work with the National Division lead to developing and implementing a Site Mitigation expansion plan for the northeast region, with potential contribution to other regions
• Depending on experience and interest, may initiate and participate in business development activities and foster relationship development on behalf of AEI and the Site Mitigation Division. Activities may include conference attendance, preparation of technical papers/blogs/presentations, and virtual or in person at client meetings
• Work collaboratively with other Senior/Principal team members and support training and oversight of junior staff
• Upholds a strong work ethic and demonstrates high quality technical consulting work

Skills

• 15+ years of experience as an environmental consultant performing technical work and successful project management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong business acumen
• An entrepreneurial spirit with enthusiasm for being a primary contributor to growth
• Self-starter, resourceful, with attention to detail and the ability to work productively
• Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in science related field
• Senior level understanding of environmental contamination with transaction related project management a plus
• Understanding of project budgeting with operational finances a plus
• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), and/or Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) or similar are appreciated
• Current OSHA 40-hour "HAZWOPER" training certification strongly preferred, additional Health and Safety training a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401K
• Complimentary use of AEI’s condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits
• Primarily remote work, with occasional travel to AEI offices, industry events, project sites, and/or client meetings
• A collaborative, flexible, and inclusive work environment
• Encouraged to carve out a career path within the organization that best aligns with their interests and goals
• Employee wellness, safety, flexibility, and work/life balance

Company Overview