Senior Environmental Engineer

Weaver Consultants Group has an opening for an experienced consultant with at least 5 years of project management experience and strong client development and relationship skills. The ideal candidate will be familiar with a “seller/doer” approach, have strong technical and project management skills, and an ability to manage a team and develop staff. This position is organized under WCG’s Environmental Practice Group primarily managing and implementing complex due diligence and large-scale remediation projects throughout the US. The candidate should possess a balanced portfolio of skills including a strong technical understanding of their primary area of practice and experience in other aspects of environmental consulting, and experience interpreting environmental regulations, interacting with various state and federal regulatory entities and designing site assessment and remediation activities to satisfy regulatory requirements and act as a good steward of the client’s interests. The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Champion quality and demonstrate leadership by personal high standards for work processes and products and exemplary service to clients.
• Negotiate and agree on project scope, job tasks, contract terms, budget, and schedule with clients.
• Manage work to meet contract schedules, appropriate codes and regulations, regulatory compliance and/or enforcement and industry standard-of-care criteria.
• Provide input for and develop written technical reports for delivery to clients, perform quality control review, and maintain deliverable quality to meet internal and client requirements.
• Actively support and participate in the company health and safety program by teaching and enforcing health and safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Successfully manage $500,000+ of net revenue performed annually. Net revenue goals can be met through managing WCG client work and business development efforts. Work to be performed at profit margins generally consistent with other managers.
• Develop new business to support revenue goals. Generate at least one new client annually, with new client net revenues of at least $50,000 - $100,000.
• Obtain new or follow-on assignments from 85 percent or more of existing quality clients.
• Execute complex pieces of work in a self-sufficient way, sometimes leading other engineers
• Proactively improve how the team works
• Mentor & support junior technical staff on a technical basis

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or related field with at least 5-15 plus years of project management experience
• Hold professional registration or certification (e.g. PE or PG)
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently
• Clear understanding of how to implement projects and provide guidance to the team
• Expected to be able to provide a higher level of technical knowledge and experience,
• Needs to operate without senior manager support or intervention at times
• Knowledgeable of environmental science principles, policies and regulations
• Ability to interact and negotiate with regulatory personnel and clients
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership, management, and administration
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop business from new and existing clients
• Strong oral and written communication skills; experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge and compliance expertise
• Strong personal safety culture
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training in accordance with 29CFR 1910.120

Preferred Skills

• Advanced degree (MS) in engineering or geology
• Experience with managing projects under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action, USEPA Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or the New Jersey Department of the Environment (NJDEP) Site Remediation Program (SRP)
• Experience in designing and implementing site characterization activities
• Experience with remediation design and implementation (installation, operation, maintenance, and monitoring) of some or all of the following remedial technologies: soil vapor extraction (SVE), in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), enhanced reductive dechlorination (ERD), Carbon Trap and Treat BOS-100/200
• Experience with industrial wastewater treatment design, operations, maintenance, and monitoring.

Since 1991, Weaver Consultants Group has built its reputation on three pillars: exceptional client service, strong project leadership, and smart business management. Our people are our greatest strength—driven professionals who listen, adapt, and deliver results that keep our clients coming back year after year. In an industry shaped by shifting regulations, evolving trends, and rapid innovation, we’ve thrived by embracing change and finding practical, forward-thinking solutions. If you’re looking to join a team that’s dedicated, resilient, and committed to making an impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

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