Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Environmental Compliance

The Foth Companies; Cullman (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking a strategic Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to expand our environmental compliance presence in the Southeastern United States. This role will serve as a key leader in growing our regional footprint while delivering high-quality technical services to industrial clients.

Based in our Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC offices, or remotely within Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with industrial clients.
• Proven client relationship management and business development.
• Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Ability to work independently and build market presence.

Responsibilities

• Leverage relationships to uncover new business opportunities in environmental compliance in the southeastern U.S.
• Build and maintain client relationships and be the primary contact.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing to win projects.
• Provide technical leadership for environmental compliance in the region.
• Mentor staff supporting Southeast projects and help build a regional team.
• Contribute to strategic planning, market positioning, and service growth.
• Establish best practices for consistent project delivery and client experience.
• Lead and manage complex environmental compliance projects from start to finish.
• Serve as project manager and client advisor for key accounts.
• 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.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Foth is a 100% member‑owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values‑based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Learn more at foth.com/careers.

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. (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

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco‑free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace Program Policy will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third‑party recruiters or agencies.

Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology‑assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision‑making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.