Senior Environmental Consultant

Stantec; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a dynamic Senior Consultant to lead business growth and project delivery across the New England region (CT, MA, NH). This role will focus on expanding our remediation practice by cultivating client relationships, securing new work, and managing complex environmental projects from inception through completion.

The ideal candidate combines business development and technical leadership, with a proven track record in environmental consulting, particularly within remediation

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting with emphasis on remediation and growth.
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies in New England.
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refreshers.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Pre-employment physical is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business development initiatives to expand remediation services across New England.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with power, industrial, commercial, and government clients.
• Identify, pursue, and win new opportunities by leading proposals, RFQs/RFPs, and interviews.
• Collaborate with regional teams to align on growth strategies.
• Maintain awareness of client needs, regulatory trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Support technical excellence and innovation within the remediation practice.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and approve environmental deliverables.
• Support and ensure HSSE policy implementation in all work.
• Metrics of success include expanding client relationships, geographies, services, and profitability.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Environmental Engineering or Geology

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Stantec is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Consultant to lead business growth and project delivery across the New England region (CT, MA, NH). This role will focus on expanding our remediation practice by cultivating client relationships, securing new work, and managing complex environmental projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate is both a business developer and technical leader, with a proven track record in environmental consulting, particularly within remediation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business development initiatives with key accounts to expand remediation services across New England
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with power, industrial, commercial, and government clients
• Identify, pursue, and win new opportunities by leading proposals, RFQs/RFPs, and interviews
• Collaborate with regional teams to align on growth strategies
• Maintain awareness of client needs, regulatory trends, and emerging opportunities
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff
• Support technical excellence and innovation within the remediation practice
• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews and approve environmental deliverables
• Support and ensure the implementation of Stantec Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (HSSE) Policies in the execution of all work.
• Metrics of success include expanding the number of client relationships, expansion of geographies served and services delivered, recruitment of new team members and building out of the high functioning account team, sales, net revenue growth, and profitability.

Capabilities & Credentials

• Strong understanding of environmental remediation practices and regulatory frameworks in CT, MA, and NH
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth
• Established network within the environmental consulting market
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with a strong focus on remediation and client management and growth
• Demonstrated success in business development and project management
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies in New England
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification, with Annual Refreshers is required.
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required.
• Pre-employment physical is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure such as: - Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, Licensed Site Professional (LSP) – Massachusetts, Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) – Connecticut
• Existing client portfolio or relationships that can be transitioned or expanded upon
• Experience managing large, complex remediation programs or portfolios
• Familiarity with Brownfields redevelopment and emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS)

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive

Pay Range

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$151,700.00 - $227,600.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | MA | Boston

Other Locations

United States | RI

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.