Senior Environmental Consultant

GEI Consultants is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant in Appleton, WI. The role involves client development, project management related to environmental conditions, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a B.S. in Environmental Engineering or Geology, 12+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of environmental regulations. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements, but the position is not fully remote.
Description
Your role at GEI.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

The ideal candidate for this position will:
• Support the development of new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s other core business areas (e.g., permitting, water resources, ecological services, and engineering) to facilitate growth of GEI’s northeast Wisconsin offices.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact.
• Participate in client-based professional organizations and present at industry events.
• Manage projects and tasks that support clients in the region with investigation and remediation of environmental conditions, environmental due diligence, environmental compliance and permitting.
• Lead and work on a variety of environmental projects throughout the Midwest.
• Prepare project correspondence, data reports, and work plans for internal and client review.
• Mentor and train staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. in Environmental Engineering or Geology; Masters preferred.
• Experience with environmental permitting and compliance, focusing on federal and state (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan) environmental regulations is preferred. Experience with Wisconsin’s Spill Law and Michigan Part 201 and Part 213 risk-based assessment and closure are a plus.
• Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, and/or Certified Hydrogeologist is preferred.
• 12+ years relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgement, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills.
• Seller-doer with strong regional connections and an entrepreneurial spirit.
We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

X
Sedentary

Light

Medium
Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements
Occasional
(0-35% of day)
Frequent
(33-66% of day)
Continuous
(67-100% of day)
Not Applicable
Sitting

6-8 hours

Standing
0-1 hour

Walking
0-1 hour

Climbing

X
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
0-10 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
0-10 pounds

Carrying objects
0-1 hour

Push/pull

X
Twisting
0-1 hour

Bending
0-1 hour

Reaching forward
0-1 hour

Reaching overhead
0-1 hour

Squat/kneel/crawl

X
Wrist position deviation

3-5 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills
1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

6-8 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)
0-1 hour

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40
Very Accurate 20/20
Not Applicable
Near Vision
X

Far Vision
X

Yes
No