LEP or Senior-Level Environmental Professional

LEP or Senior-Level Environmental Professional; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is seeking a full-time LEP or senior-level environmental professional to lead ESAs, remediation projects, and regulatory coordination in the United States.

You will manage projects from assessment through closure, interface with regulators, and guide junior staff while supporting business development. The ideal candidate holds an LEP or is willing to obtain one, has a bachelor’s or master’s in environmental science, geology, or engineering, and more than 10 years of

Qualifications

• Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) preferred or willing to obtain.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations including RBCRs and UST regulations.
• Proven project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Prepare and review budgets, technical reports and regulatory submittals
• Manage site remediation projects from investigation through closure
• Interface with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff
• Support business development and client management efforts

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Regulatory coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Master’s degree in environmental science, geology, or engineering

Job description

Sovereign Consulting Inc., a rapidly growing environmental consulting and remediation firm headquartered in Robbinsville, NJ, is seeking a full-time highly motivated and experienced LEP or senior-level environmental professional to lead environmental site assessments, remediation projects, and regulatory coordination efforts. This role requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to work directly with clients and regulators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and oversee Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Prepare and review budgets, technical reports and regulatory submittals
• Manage site remediation projects from investigation through closure
• Interface with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff
• Support business development and client management efforts

Qualifications:

• Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) (preferred or willing to obtain)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations including RBCRs and UST regulations
• Proven project management and communication skills

Requirements:

• Strong communication, leadership and client management skills
• Knowledge of the RBCRs and UST regulations
• Provide senior level leadership skills in site investigations, remediation and permitting
• Report, proposal and budget preparation
• Oversight and management of subcontractors
• Interaction with regulatory agencies
• Staff mentoring

Employment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test and a pre-placement medical evaluation that determines candidate’s ability to capably and safely perform the proposed job duties. A background check will also be required. Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including: group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation. A relocation package will not be offered for this position.

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.