Senior Environmental Engineer & Practice Leader

GZA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer, Senior Consultant, or Associate Principal to join our Grand Rapids, Michigan office, strengthening our environmental site investigation, remediation, and compliance practice.

The ideal candidate will have a PE, 12+ years in consulting, and strong client relationships with Michigan regulators, leading projects, proposals, and business development while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 12+ years of experience in consulting engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Michigan environmental regulations and site investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental projects, including day-to-day execution and budget oversight.
• Prepare, review, and oversee proposals, technical reports, and deliverables with QA/QC.
• Conduct and review technical analyses related to investigation, compliance, and remediation.
• Represent GZA in client meetings and agency consultations, including negotiations with regulators.
• Lead business development activities with leadership and marketing teams.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate staff; foster a collaborative culture.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational skills, and professional judgment.
• Maintain safety and quality across projects and adapt to other project needs as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer, Senior Consultant, or Associate Principal to join our Grand Rapids, Michigan office, strengthening our environmental site investigation, remediation, and compliance practice.

The ideal candidate will have a PE, 12+ years in consulting, and strong client relationships with Michigan regulators, leading projects, proposals, and business development while mentoring staff.