Senior Environmental Consultant

Verdantas is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant for their Manchester, NH office. The role involves leading multidisciplinary projects addressing environmental challenges, fostering collaboration, and mentoring junior consultants. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, knowledge of New Hampshire and federal regulations, and a commitment to sustainable practices. The company emphasizes a people-focused culture and offers opportunities for professional growth while delivering high-quality environmental solutions.
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Fuel your passion for environmental excellence by joining our team as a Sr. Environmental Consultant, supporting our Manchester, NH office.

As a prominent member of the team, you will lead diverse projects that address critical environmental challenges while fostering a collaborative and people-centered culture. You will inspire and mentor the next generation of consultants, drive creative use of technology, and promote sustainable practices.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive projects with clarity and purpose. They will embrace coaching, knowledge sharing, diverse perspectives, and fostering a collaborative environment. They possess strong analytical and technical skills and have a track record of producing high-quality deliverables. Expertise in both New Hampshire and federal regulations is also key to your success.

At Verdantas, we're not just looking toward the future; we're creating it, together. Named the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group, we offer a culture rooted in empathy, creativity, and life balance.

What You'll Do



Manage diverse projects, involving multidisciplinary technical teams, to deliver high-quality work on environmental site assessment and remediation projects throughout New Hampshire, the Northeast, and beyondMaintain and develop client relationships and assist with selling and cross-selling effortsActively contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposal development, and strengthening client relationships within target marketsRoutinely interact with regulatory agencies and attend meetings with clients, municipal officials, and contractorsLead in the development of strategy, scope of work, evaluation of risk, and budget for projectsActively assist project managers with maintaining and managing project performance metricsMaintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standardsPrepare, provide technical input, and/or review reports Solve problems creatively and effectively and make informed decisionsCommunicate effectively and proactively with management, peers, and clientsMentor and provide technical leadership to aspiring project managers and junior staff

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or other related technical discipline 15-20+ years of experience in site investigation and remediation, conceptual model development, and transactional due diligence supportProven business development experienceProfessional Licensure (Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer) in New Hampshire or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire, requiredStrong knowledge of NHDES Administrative Rules, including but not limited to: Env-Or 600 Contaminated Sites Management, Env-Or 700 Groundwater Release Detection Permits, Env-Or 800 Brownfields Program, and Env-Sw 900 Management of Certain WastesUnderstanding of state and Federal environmental regulatory frameworks in the NortheastDemonstrated leadership Experience and willingness to serve as a strong mentor to staffExcellent attention to detail and excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and judgment skillsMust possess a valid driver’s license

Salary Range

The starting salary for this position is $140,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications and licensing status.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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