Sr Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer

Navigate Search; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Navigate Search seeks a Senior Environmental Professional to lead environmental consulting projects from field investigations through final reporting. The role suits an experienced Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Geotechnical Professional with regulatory expertise and strong client interaction.

You will manage field teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and contribute to business development while performing a mix of office-based project management and hands-on field work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Geology.
• 10–15+ years of environmental consulting or related experience.
• PE or PG license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with Wisconsin/Illinois environmental regulations.
• Strong understanding of ESAs, field investigations, remediation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing medium to large environmental projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium to large environmental projects from planning through completion.
• Lead field investigations and prepare Phase I/II ESAs.
• Coordinate field teams and subcontractors; manage budgets and schedules.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory compliance documents.
• Support client development and business growth.

Skills

Environmental site assessments

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology

Job description

Senior Environmental Professional

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Professional to join our team and lead environmental consulting projects from initial field investigation through final reporting and project completion.

This role is ideal for an experienced Environmental Engineer, Environmental Consultant, Geologist, or Geotechnical Professional with strong experience in environmental assessments, site investigations, remediation, regulatory compliance, and project management.

The Senior Environmental Professional will manage day-to-day project activities, coordinate field teams and subcontractors, oversee budgets and schedules, and serve as a key point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders. The position offers a combination of office-based project management and hands-on field work, with opportunities to contribute to business development and client growth.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Consulting & Field Services

• Prepare and deliver Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)

• Lead and/or participate in environmental field investigations, including:

  • Soil and groundwater sampling

  • Construction monitoring and instrumentation

  • Asbestos and lead-based paint assessments

  • Remediation system monitoring and reporting

• Conduct field measurements, sample collection, and documentation

• Compile and analyze field data and prepare technical reports

• Prepare environmental compliance and regulatory reports

• Perform engineering calculations using standard formulas and applicable software

• Support site remediation, waste management, soil improvement, permitting, and regulatory coordination

Project Management

• Manage medium to large-scale environmental projects from planning through completion

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and field activities

• Coordinate internal field personnel and project resources

• Coordinate subcontractors, including obtaining bids and scheduling field activities

• Work closely with operations to ensure appropriate staffing and resources for projects

• Perform quality control reviews of environmental reports and project deliverables

Client & Business Development

• Maintain relationships with existing clients, agencies, and project stakeholders

• Assist with and/or lead proposals, scopes of work, and business development initiatives

• Identify opportunities to expand environmental engineering and consulting services

• Promote the firm's environmental services to local clients and regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline

• 10-15+ years of environmental consulting or related industry experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months

• Experience with Wisconsin and/or Illinois environmental regulations strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of environmental site assessments, field investigations, remediation, and regulatory compliance

• Previous experience managing medium to large environmental projects

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

• Ability to work independently while also coordinating multidisciplinary project teams

Work Environment & Travel

• Combination of office and field-based work

• Travel may be required up to 50%

• Must be comfortable performing field work and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

• Position may involve standing, walking, reaching, and other physical activity associated with field investigations and construction monitoring

Benefits

• Competitive salary from $110k to $130k
• Quarterly bonuses (yearly total around 30% of salary)
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off