Lead Environmental Scientist​/Engineer - Environmental Compliance

Jacksonville, Florida / Atlanta, Georgia / Columbia, South Carolina / Cullman, AL / Memphis, Tennessee / Louisiana / Mississippi / North Carolina / Green Bay, Wisconsin Environmental/Geology /Full Time Exempt /Remote 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 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

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified…