Environmental - Principal

Overview

As an Environmental - Principal for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Franklin, TN office, you will lead the growth and strategic direction of our Environmental Practice across the Southeast region. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects spanning air, water, and waste, while building strong client relationships and expanding our service offerings. At CEC, every team member is invested in serving clients with integrity and delivering results that matter.

As employee-owners, we are accountable for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority and drive us to collaborate effectively, think strategically, and build lasting relationships both internally and externally.

• Support the growth and expansion of CEC's Environmental Practice in the Southeast region
• Develop new business opportunities while strengthening and managing existing client relationships
• Manage complex environmental projects, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight
• Provide regulatory liaison support with agencies such as TDEC, ADEM, MDEQ, GAEPD, and USEPA
• Oversee contaminated site investigations, remediation efforts, and brownfield redevelopment projects
• Guide environmental compliance efforts, including permitting, spill response planning, and multi-media monitoring
• Direct geochemical evaluations of groundwater, surface water, and soils, including interpretation of analytical data and contaminant fate and transport
• Oversee groundwater compliance evaluations and statistical analyses using industry-standard tools and platforms
• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical and project management staff to support practice growth
• Review and approve technical reports, regulatory submittals, and client deliverables
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control

Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown Nashville, Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Master's degree required
• Minimum of 20 years of environmental consulting experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Current Tennessee licensure as Professional Engineer (P.E.), Professional Geologist (P.G.), Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H.), or Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and cost control
• Strong experience preparing and submitting regulatory documentation and technical reports
• Proven leadership experience supervising and developing technical and administrative staff
• Established relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Preferred Capabilities:
• Experience building or significantly expanding an environmental practice, service line, or client base
• Strong background in RCRA investigations and corrective action programs
• Experience conducting environmental due diligence, compliance audits, and environmental management system evaluations
• Familiarity with EPA Unified Guidance and groundwater compliance methodologies
• Experience with groundwater data analysis tools and platforms such as Sanitas
• Active participation in professional organizations or industry associations
• Health and Safety / OSHA compliance experience

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record
. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve technical problems and work on interesting projects, within a team of professionals who are motivated to provide high levels of service and to teach you along the way.

We have support through Employee Resource Groups focused on community, career development, inclusion, and women’s opportunities. We care about our people, offering a small-firm environment with large-firm opportunities, including ownership potential, and a comprehensive benefits package (401(k) matching, profit sharing, bonuses, stock, health options, disability coverage, tuition assistance, and professional development).

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by applicable law.