Senior Environmental Consultant

GEI Consultants is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to support client development and manage environmental projects in northeast Wisconsin. Responsibilities include project management, client engagement, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a B.S. in Environmental Engineering or Geology, with 12+ years of relevant experience, particularly in environmental permitting and compliance. The position offers flexible work arrangements and emphasizes employee growth and collaboration.
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 Not Applicable Color Discrimination X Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens X Chemical X Airborne communicable diseases X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X Extreme noise levels X Dust/particulate matter X Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.