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Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Environmental Compliance

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Leads environmental compliance service growth in the Southeastern U.S. by developing business, leading client projects, mentoring staff, and managing complex environmental compliance engagements.

About this role

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.


Foth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to grow our environmental compliance presence 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.

Foth's preference is for a candidate to be based out of our Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC offices but are open to remote candidates located in Louisianna, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, or Florida.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Leverage existing relationships to uncover new business opportunities to establish and expand Foth’s environmental compliance services in the Southeastern U.S. (e.g., Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas)
  • 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 Southeastern 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

    • Required 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

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in Southeastern U.S. regulatory environments
  • Established client network in the Southeastern region
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or similar certification
  • Environmental auditor certification
  • Industry experience in manufacturing or food and beverage
  • Experience with air and water permitting

    • Skills

    Air PermittingBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementEnvironmental AuditingEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironmental RegulationsFood And Beverage ManufacturingIndustrial ClientsProject ManagementWater Permitting

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