Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Environmental Compliance

    Jacksonville, Florida && Atlanta, Georgia && Columbia, South Carolina && Cullman, AL && Memphis, Tennessee && Louisiana && Mississippi && North Carolina && Green Bay, Wisconsin
    Full-Time
    Senior (7+ yrs)
    Engineering & Development
    Leadership
    Posted on July 6, 2026

    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:
  1. 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)
  2. Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
  3. Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies to win new projects
  4. Provide technical leadership and direction for environmental compliance services in the region
  5. Mentor and develop staff supporting Southeast projects; help build and scale a regional team over time
  6. Contribute to strategic planning, including market positioning and service line growth
  7. Establish best practices and ensure consistency in project delivery and client experience
  8. Lead and manage complex, multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects from initiation through completion
  9. Serve as a project manager and client advisor for key accounts
  10. Account for state-specific regulatory nuances across Southeastern states
  11. Travel within the Southeast to support client development and project execution
  12. Support on-site industrial compliance activities and oversee field investigations
  13. Represent Foth at industry events and regional associations
  14. Required Qualifications:
  15. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
  16. 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with industrial clients
  17. Demonstrated success in client relationship management
  18. Experience leading complex projects and cross functional teams
  19. Prior experience with environmental regulations
  20. Proven ability to operate independently and build a market presence
  21. Preferred Qualifications:
  22. Experience working in Southeastern U.S. regulatory environments
  23. Established client network in the Southeastern region
  24. Professional Engineer (PE) or similar certification
  25. Environmental auditor certification
  26. Industry experience in manufacturing or food and beverage
  27. Experience with air and water permitting
  28. 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 women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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    Company:  Foth

    Member-owned science and engineering consulting firm serving infrastructure, environment and production markets.
    501-1000 employees
    Consulting & Strategy
    HQ: United States