Foth & Van Dyke

Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Environmental Compliance

Foth & Van Dyke$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Atlanta, GA
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with industrial clients
  • Demonstrated success in client relationship management
  • Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional teams
  • Prior experience with environmental regulations
  • Proven ability to operate independently and build a market presence

Responsibilities

  • Leverage existing relationships to uncover new business opportunities for Foth's environmental compliance services
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
  • Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies for new projects
  • Provide technical leadership and direction in environmental compliance services
  • Mentor and develop staff supporting Southeast projects
  • Contribute to strategic planning for market positioning and service line growth
  • Establish best practices to ensure consistent project delivery and client experience
  • Lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects from start to finish

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work remotely within specified states
  • Supportive mentoring and team development environment
  • Participation in strategic planning and market growth initiatives
  • Exposure to diverse and complex project types
  • Representation at industry events and regional associations
Full Job Description
Foth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to grow our environmental compliance presence in the Southeastern United States. This role will serve as a key leader in expanding our regional footprint while delivering high-quality technical services to industrial clients.

Foth's preference is for a candidate to be based out of our Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC offices but are open to remote candidates located in Louisianna, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, or Florida.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Leverage existing relationships to uncover new business opportunities to establish and expand Foth's environmental compliance services in the Southeastern U.S. (e.g., Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas)
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
  • Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies to win new projects
  • Provide technical leadership and direction for environmental compliance services in the region
  • Mentor and develop staff supporting Southeast projects; help build and scale a regional team over time
  • Contribute to strategic planning, including market positioning and service line growth
  • Establish best practices and ensure consistency in project delivery and client experience
  • Lead and manage complex, multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects from initiation through completion
  • Serve as a project manager and client advisor for key accounts
  • Account for state-specific regulatory nuances across Southeastern states
  • Travel within the Southeast to support client development and project execution
  • Support on-site industrial compliance activities and oversee field investigations
  • Represent Foth at industry events and regional associations


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with industrial clients
  • Demonstrated success in client relationship management
  • Experience leading complex projects and cross functional teams
  • Prior experience with environmental regulations
  • Proven ability to operate independently and build a market presence


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in Southeastern U.S. regulatory environments
  • Established client network in the Southeastern region
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or similar certification
  • Environmental auditor certification
  • Industry experience in manufacturing or food and beverage
  • Experience with air and water permitting

About Foth & Van Dyke

Foth & Van Dyke is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of infrastructure, environmental, and facilities engineering. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater management, as well as site development and building design. Foth & Van Dyke serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Foth & Van Dyke
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600 employees
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Founded
1938

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