Practice Leader - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

About This Role

Planning and running environmental permitting and compliance projects in the power sector is the core of this leadership role, which involves building and guiding a team of experienced consultants. The position suits an industry leader ready to expand the firm's presence in the power and data center markets, integrating environmental services with existing engineering capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge, technical expertise, strategic insight, and leadership to elevate environmental capabilities and visibility within the power sector
• Refine power sector market strategy and materials
• Take overall responsibility for work product quality, expansion of services, revenue growth, and profitability
• Identify technical and geographic growth areas, including oncoming trends
• Work closely with Data Centers and Environmental practice leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization
• Apply entrepreneurial demeanor and participate in business development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients
• Integrate with the firm-wide multi-discipline data center team
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments
• Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to environmental projects
• Participate in interviewing and hiring staff
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in the environmental industry with 5+ years of direct experience in the power sector
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional certification/credentials preferred (PE, CHMM, PG, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations and experience providing strategic development, permitting and operational support
• Strong people, project, and client management skills
• Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Paid time off including parental and military leave