Senior Environmental Consultant

NOVA Engineering & Environmental, LLC is hiring a Senior Environmental Consultant in Kennesaw, GA. The role involves leading environmental due diligence projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science, with 8+ years of consulting experience. The position offers technical leadership opportunities and involvement in complex projects, while maintaining a hands-on approach.
NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our corporate headquarters in Kennesaw, GA, supporting high-profile environmental due diligence and redevelopment projects across the greater Atlanta metro area and Southeast.

This role is ideal for a seasoned Environmental Engineer or Geologist who wants to operate as a technical authority and trusted advisor—leading complex projects, mentoring staff, and partnering directly with clients—while still remaining connected to meaningful technical work.




Why This Role:

Technical leadership without giving up technical workStrong backlog of work and long-term client relationshipsExposure to complex, high-value due diligence and redevelopment projectsOpportunity to influence project strategy, quality standards, and client solutionsCorporate-office environment with local decision-making and collaboration across disciplines


What You’ll Do:

As a senior member of our Environmental team, you will serve as both a technical leader and project manager, with responsibilities that include:

Acting as a Senior Reviewer and Technical Authority for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Phase II investigations and remediation activitiesManaging environmental due diligence projects from scoping through delivery, including client coordination, budgeting, and schedulingProviding oversight and technical guidance for soil and groundwater investigations, PFAS evaluations, vapor intrusion assessments, risk/hazard evaluations, and Brownfield projectsSupporting and advising clients on regulatory strategy and environmental risk managementParticipating in select business development activities, including proposal development and client relationship managementCollaborating with Geotechnical Engineering team to deliver integrated solutionsMentoring and reviewing the work of junior and mid-level staff, setting quality standards and best practices


Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science8+ years of environmental consulting experience, with a strong focus on due diligence projectsProfessional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license – highly preferredDemonstrated experience with the following: Phase I & II ESAs, Soil and groundwater sampling and evaluation, PFAS investigations, Vapor intrusion and soil vapor assessments, Brownfields and redevelopment projects, Risk and hazard assessmentsProven project management experience, including report review and client coordinationStrong understanding of applicable state and federal environmental regulationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills


Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record


Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and lifeOpportunity for professional growth and advancementCertification reimbursement and incentive programPaid time offCompany–observed paid holidaysShort and long-term disability coverage401K retirement with company matching up to 6% of salaryCompany Cell Phone + Lap Top


NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.




About Nova

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.




Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.