Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Southeast Growth

Foth; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Foth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to grow environmental compliance in the Southeastern United States. This role will serve as a key leader in expanding our regional footprint while delivering high-quality technical services to industrial clients.

Preferred locations include Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC, with openness to remote candidates in LA, AL, MS, GA, SC, NC, TN, or FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with industrial clients.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management.
• Experience leading complex projects and cross functional teams.
• Prior experience with environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to operate independently and build a market presence.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing relationships to uncover new business opportunities to establish and expand Foth's environmental compliance services in the Southern U.S.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies to win new projects
• Provide technical leadership and direction for environmental compliance services in the region
• Mentor and develop staff supporting Southeast projects; help build and scale a regional team over time
• Contribute to strategic planning, including market positioning and service line growth
• Establish best practices and ensure consistency in project delivery and client experience
• Lead and manage complex, multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects from initiation through completion
• Serve as a project manager and client advisor for key accounts
• Account for state-specific regulatory nuances across Southern states
• Travel within the Southeast to support client development and project execution
• Support on-site industrial compliance activities and oversee field investigations
• Represent Foth at industry events and regional associations

Skills

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Business development

Proposal development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Environmental auditor certification

Job description

Foth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to grow environmental compliance in the Southeastern United States. This role will serve as a key leader in expanding our regional footprint while delivering high-quality technical services to industrial clients.

Preferred locations include Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC, with openness to remote candidates in LA, AL, MS, GA, SC, NC, TN, or FL.