Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Environmental Compliance

**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 [](http://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