Senior Environmental Consultant

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our corporate headquarters in Kennesaw, GA, supporting high-profile environmental due diligence and redevelopment projects across the greater Atlanta metro area and Southeast.

This role is ideal for a seasoned Environmental Engineer or Geologist who wants to operate as a technical authority and trusted advisor—leading complex projects, mentoring staff, and partnering directly with clients—while still remaining connected to meaningful technical work.

Why This Role:

• Technical leadership without giving up technical work
• Strong backlog of work and long-term client relationships
• Exposure to complex, high-value due diligence and redevelopment projects
• Opportunity to influence project strategy, quality standards, and client solutions
• Corporate-office environment with local decision-making and collaboration across disciplines

What You’ll Do:

As a senior member of our Environmental team, you will serve as both a technical leader and project manager, with responsibilities that include:

• Acting as a Senior Reviewer and Technical Authority for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Phase II investigations and remediation activities
• Managing environmental due diligence projects from scoping through delivery, including client coordination, budgeting, and scheduling
• Providing oversight and technical guidance for soil and groundwater investigations, PFAS evaluations, vapor intrusion assessments, risk/hazard evaluations, and Brownfield projects
• Supporting and advising clients on regulatory strategy and environmental risk management
• Participating in select business development activities, including proposal development and client relationship management
• Collaborating with Geotechnical Engineering team to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior and mid-level staff, setting quality standards and best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science
• 8+ years of environmental consulting experience, with a strong focus on due diligence projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license – highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with the following: Phase I & II ESAs, Soil and groundwater sampling and evaluation, PFAS investigations, Vapor intrusion and soil vapor assessments, Brownfields and redevelopment projects, Risk and hazard assessments
• Proven project management experience, including report review and client coordination
• Strong understanding of applicable state and federal environmental regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement and incentive program
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement with company matching up to 6% of salary
• Company Cell Phone + Lap Top

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Nova

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.