Senior Environmental Professional

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Professional to join our team and lead environmental consulting projects from initial field investigation through final reporting and project completion.

This role is ideal for an experienced Environmental Engineer, Environmental Consultant, Geologist, or Geotechnical Professional with strong experience in environmental assessments, site investigations, remediation, regulatory compliance, and project management.

The Senior Environmental Professional will manage day-to-day project activities, coordinate field teams and subcontractors, oversee budgets and schedules, and serve as a key point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders. The position offers a combination of office-based project management and hands-on field work, with opportunities to contribute to business development and client growth.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Consulting & Field Services

Prepare and deliver Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
Lead and/or participate in environmental field investigations, including:
- Soil and groundwater sampling
- Construction monitoring and instrumentation
- Asbestos and lead-based paint assessments
- Remediation system monitoring and reporting
Conduct field measurements, sample collection, and documentation
Compile and analyze field data and prepare technical reports
Prepare environmental compliance and regulatory reports
Perform engineering calculations using standard formulas and applicable software
Support site remediation, waste management, soil improvement, permitting, and regulatory coordination

Project Management

Manage medium to large-scale environmental projects from planning through completion
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and field activities
Coordinate internal field personnel and project resources
Coordinate subcontractors, including obtaining bids and scheduling field activities
Work closely with operations to ensure appropriate staffing and resources for projects
Perform quality control reviews of environmental reports and project deliverables

Client & Business Development

Maintain relationships with existing clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
Assist with and/or lead proposals, scopes of work, and business development initiatives
Identify opportunities to expand environmental engineering and consulting services
Promote the firm's environmental services to local clients and regulatory agencies

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline
10–15+ years of environmental consulting or related industry experience
Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months
Experience with Wisconsin and/or Illinois environmental regulations strongly preferred
Strong understanding of environmental site assessments, field investigations, remediation, and regulatory compliance
Previous experience managing medium to large environmental projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work independently while also coordinating multidisciplinary project teams

Work Environment & Travel

Combination of office and field-based work
Travel may be required up to 50%
Must be comfortable performing field work and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
Position may involve standing, walking, reaching, and other physical activity associated with field investigations and construction monitoring

Benefits

Competitive salary from $110k to $130k
Quarterly bonuses (yearly total around 30% of salary)
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off

Sr Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer