Senior Brownfield & Remediation Professional - Cincinnati, Ohio

Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Annual profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid professional development

Vacation and personal time

Paid vacation and personal time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is looking for a Senior Brownfield & Remediation Professional in Cincinnati, OH. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of relevant experience and a strong background in environmental compliance and remediation strategies. This role involves managing site assessments, developing new business opportunities, and working closely with clients to deliver high-quality services. The company offers a comprehensive rewards package, including 401(k) matching and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana.
• Ability to manage complex remediation projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform environmental compliance services.
• Conduct Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Develop business opportunities within the Cincinnati area.
• Provide client-facing advisory and project leadership; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Brownfield assessment

Regulatory negotiation

Mentoring

Technical writing

Business development

Technical writing

QA/QC

Education

Licensed geologist/engineer

Ohio VAP Certified Professional

VAP certification a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Winning Team!

Patriot Engineering and Environmental is growing and is looking for a Senior Brownfield & Remediation Professional to join our talented and impactful team in our Cincinnati, OH office. Patriot is expanding our environmental practice in the Greater Cincinnati region and are seeking an experienced senior environmental professional specializing in brownfield assessment, remediation strategy, and regulatory closure. Patriot Engineering and Environmental is an Employee Owned, diverse engineering firm with multi-state locations and presence providing geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing services and consultation to commercial, industrial and governmental clients. This is a great career growth opportunity for the right candidate.

Career Opportunity

This position will be part of a very skilled team that works closely with Regional Environmental Group Manager and other technical leads, managing and performing environmental compliance services. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high performing team. Ohio is experiencing major redevelopment momentum—from legacy industrial corridors along the Ohio River to urban infill and adaptive reuse projects throughout the region. We are expanding our leadership‑caliber team to deliver technically rigorous, regulator‑respected, and developer‑aligned environmental solutions.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate has extensive experience and demonstrates knowledge as follows:

• Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Ohio Voluntary Action Program (VAP) and Kentucky Brownfield Program
• Remedial Investigation / Feasibility Studies (RI/FS)
• Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA)
• Soil and groundwater remediation design
• Vapor intrusion evaluation and mitigation
• No Further Action (NFA) strategy and regulatory negotiation
• Brownfield redevelopment advisory services
• EPA and state brownfield grant support
• Excellent report/document preparation and review skills and highly proficient in the use of current Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, contractors, clients, etc.
• Ability and willingness to act as a mentor or advisor to junior and entry level staff.
• Must be adaptable and flexible with demonstrated willingness to take on tasks or projects outside of the position’s normal scope in an effort to add to the office’s and company’s success.
• Willingness to build a sustaining practice and engage in business development efforts including being active in professional organizations
• Work directly with clients professionally and display service‑oriented attitude to address their operational, remediation, and development challenges and goals.
• Build, sustain and mentor high performing team with focus on professional acumen, client service and QA/QC.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

• Registered/Licensed geologist/engineer (10 to 15 years’ experience minimum) with current license in Ohio, Kentucky and/or Indiana or capability of becoming licensed in at least one of these states within six (6) months. PE, PG, or other relevant licensure preferred.
• Ohio VAP Certified Professional a plus.
• 10+ years of demonstrated environmental consulting experience in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana
• Established relationships within the Cincinnati development, municipal, or industrial sectors
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary remediation projects
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with underground storage tank closures and petroleum release investigations in Ohio (Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations guidelines) and/or Kentucky (Kentucky Underground Storage Tank Branch guidelines) including knowledge of state petroleum release insurance fund guidelines.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience with Ohio EPA Voluntary Action Program (VAP) regulations
• HAZWOPER 40
• Experience identifying and developing new business opportunities and deliver responsive, high‑quality services.
• Ability to make decisions and perform as an independent thinker and leader but also collaborate with project team personnel.
• Strong technical writing and data management, organizational and communication skills.

Compensation

Patriot offers a strong comprehensive Total Rewards package - in addition to competitive wages, we provide a matching 100% on first 4% 401(k), annual profit sharing, stock ownership, medical ($0 monthly premium Employee only), dental and vision, insurance, life, AD&D, disability, pet and other related insurances, EAP program, funded professional development, vacation and personal time.

About Us

Our Story

Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (“Patriot”) was founded in 1995 to address the engineering and environmental needs of the development and redevelopment community. Today, as an Employee‑Owned firm, our success spans multiple offices serving communities across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and beyond. Over our history, Patriot has built a reputation for excellence in quality of problem solving, deliverables and client service across Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing.

Our Professional Culture & Philosophy

At Patriot, our pride of ownership is evident throughout all our projects. Our One Patriot Core Values of Ethics | Management | Safety | Profit | Growth serves as a vertical slice throughout the firm. Patriot celebrates our entrepreneurial spirit as each team member brings their individuality, expertise, and creative solutions to every task. Resiliency has formed our framework. Today, our culture and values mirror our humble beginnings. Steadfast, continually striving for excellence, and delivering the best service and expert solutions. We are servant leaders. This is the Patriot way.

Commitment to Our Team Members

Patriot’s commitment to excellence, service and safety starts with every individual on our team. Patriot’s leaders realize that our continued success relies on the talent, engagement and career development of each of our team members. Mutual respect, appreciation, value, and trust remain the cornerstones that guide our beliefs and actions, paving the way to Patriot’s future success.

Patriot is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.