Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, or Environmental Engineering.
15+ years of industry experience with a focus on client development and sales presentations.
Strong expertise in environmental permitting and project delivery.
Proven success in generating revenue and building client relationships.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
Professional certifications (PE, PG, CPG, PhD) are highly preferred.
Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.
Responsibilities
Build and expand client relationships in multiple industrial sectors.
Lead initiatives to advance environmental service lines and manage project execution.
Identify and secure new environmental projects through proposals and presentations.
Manage environmental permitting processes and documentations.
Apply knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations.
Utilize Rosgen Natural Channel Design methods and support modeling efforts.
Cross-sell various environmental services to enhance business opportunities.
Benefits
Hybrid workforce
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
New Parent Leave
529 College Bound Fund
Tuition Assistance
Bonus Plan
Full Job Description
Environmental Consultant - Business Development to drive growth across our environmental services portfolio in the Atlanta, GA area. This role combines client relationship development, business growth, and technical project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Build and expand client relationships with oil & gas, industrial, power & utility, and commercial clients while supporting growth of existing accounts and internal teams.
Lead initiatives that advance GES's environmental service lines, including sales, program management, and project execution.
Identify, pursue, and secure environmental projects by preparing proposals, leading sales presentations, and representing GES at industry trade shows and professional organizations.
Manage and deliver environmental permitting, including:
Stream cross sections, long profiles, BEHI/NBS, and environmental sampling (chemical/biological).
Stream assessments (perennial, intermittent, ephemeral) and stream reach condition studies.
401/404 permitting documents and agency coordination.
Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (CWA, RHA Section 10, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, etc.).
Utilize or oversee Rosgen Natural Channel Design methods (Levels I-IV) and other natural channel design approaches.
Support modeling and permitting efforts (HEC/HEC RAS, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR).
Prepare and deliver full plan sets for NCD projects requiring IRT, state, or local approvals.
Cross-sell GES services including permitting, site characterization, remediation, PFAS/emerging contaminants, ecological services, vapor intrusion mitigation, air quality, and brownfields redevelopment.
Manage high-visibility projects, including scope definition, permitting, compliance support, and contract development/negotiation.
Publish thought leadership, present at industry conferences, and generate new business through professional networks.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
15+ years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in client development, proposal generation, and sales presentations.
Strong technical background in environmental permitting, assessment, and/or remediation.
Proven success in revenue generation and client development with established industry and regulatory contacts.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical writing skills.
Professional certifications/licensure (PE, PG, CPG, PhD, etc.) highly preferred.
Willingness to travel to client sites, industry trade shows, and technical meetings as needed.
Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k, FSA, STD, LTD, New Parent Leave, 529 College Bound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more. Employee benefits are available to regular full-time and part-time employees in accordance with our company policy.
