Principal Environmental Consultant (LSP)

SLR Consulting; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) is seeking a senior, client‑facing environmental consultant to expand remediation, investigation, and compliance services. The role emphasizes business development and strong technical leadership across projects in Massachusetts and beyond.

The successful candidate will manage complex projects, lead client meetings, and mentor junior staff while leveraging an extensive network in the industrial, commercial, and regulatory sectors. A PE/PG/LEP/LSRP background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geological/Environmental Engineering or Sciences.
• Massachusetts LSP required with PE, PG, LEP, LSRP a plus.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8-hour refresher training is preferred.
• Experience with environmental site investigations and remediation.
• Knowledge of MCP and related regulatory programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bring, maintain and grow an active book of work across environmental investigation, remediation, compliance, and related consulting services.
• Lead proposal development, scopes of work, and pricing strategies.
• Function as a seller‑doer, balancing project leadership with business generation.
• Oversee high‑level data interpretation, modeling, and remedy evaluation.

Skills

Business development

Project leadership

Senior stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geological/Environmental Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Deltek

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

In this role, you will partner closely with our LQR team to expand our remediation, investigation, and compliance portfolio. The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with business development leadership and a strong network across industrial, commercial, and regulatory stakeholders in Massachusetts.

This is a senior, client-facing, strategic role with significant autonomy and growth opportunity. Our ideal candidate has exceptional communication skills, excels at project management, enjoys technical challenges, and has a proven track record of business development.

Responsibilities

• Bring, maintain and grow an active book of work across environmental investigation, remediation, compliance, and related consulting services.
• Leverage existing client relationships and expand new ones through networking, conferences, industry groups, and targeted outreach.
• Lead proposal development, scopes of work, and pricing strategies.
• Function as a seller‑doer, balancing active project leadership with ongoing business generation.
• Identify strategic market opportunities and emerging service lines.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge or senior technical lead on complex environmental, geologic, or engineering projects.
• Oversee high-level data interpretation, modeling, remedy evaluation, design, and implementation.
• Provide expert review of work plans, RI/RA deliverables, remedial action options, remedial action design and implementation plans, and technical reports.
• Manage budgets, schedules, team allocation, and resource planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to industrial, commercial, municipal, and legal-sector clients.
• Lead key client meetings, technical discussions, and project strategy sessions.
• Provide technical direction and professional development guidance to junior and mid-level staff.
• Promote a culture of scientific excellence, responsiveness, and strong client service.
• Support recruiting and talent development for the growing practice.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geological/Environmental Engineering or Sciences
• Massachusetts LSP required with PE, PG, LEP, LSRP a plus
• History of providing environmental consulting services for site investigations and remediation related to soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, and sediment sampling
• Understands environmental due diligence (Environmental Site Assessments) with a strong grasp of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), experience with programs in nearby states and emerging contaminants a plus
• Possess or have completed 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8‑hour refresher training
• Experience with Deltek or similar project management system is a plus
• Demonstrates values‑based competencies in line with the core values that are the foundation of all activities performed to achieve the mission of the firm.
• Accountability – Accepts personal responsibility for one's actions and decisions
• Client Focus – Responds to and meets the needs of client expectations
• Integrity, Honesty, and Public Trust – Conducts day‑to‑day business in an ethical manner
• Team Values – Respects others and embraces diversity

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self. We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]