Senior Environmental Engineer

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental projects, including day-to-day execution, team coordination (office and field staff), delegation, and oversight of scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and contractual compliance.
• Prepare, review, and oversee proposals, technical reports, and deliverables, including internal technical QA/QC and ensuring high-quality, on-budget work products.
• Conduct and review technical analyses and calculations related to environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation projects.
• Represent GZA in client interactions, meetings, and agency consultations, including advocacy and negotiation with regulatory agencies and third parties.
• Lead business development activities in coordination with GZA leadership and the corporate marketing and communications team.
• Recruit, interview, train, mentor, and evaluate staff while fostering a collaborative “One Company” culture.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and quality and assist on projects outside primary responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 12+ years of experience in consulting engineering, with strong knowledge of Michigan state administrative code and applicable federal environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and delivering environmental investigation, compliance, remediation, and permitting projects, including industrial compliance and permitting.
• Ability to perform independent technical analysis and problem-solving while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality, well-written technical reports within budget.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• “Doer-seller” aptitude with industry knowledge and experience interacting with clients.
• Experience successfully advocating and/or negotiating with regulatory agencies and third parties.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (current or previously completed).

Benefits

Professional development and enrichment
Exciting work environment
Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan
GZA is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. GZA is an employee-owned firm committed to providing high-level expertise on complex projects. GZA values diversity and strives to create an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees.