Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI Consultants is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Environmental Engineer / Seller-Doer to support and grow our environmental engineering practice in the Long Island and Metro New York market. This is an integrated leadership role with an immediate focus on client development and establishing a sustainable backlog. There is no existing backlog associated with this position, and the successful candidate is expected to translate established client relationships into near-term project opportunities.

Specialty areas of practice include environmental investigation and remediation, due diligence, environmental permitting, and NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and NYCOER Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) projects. Primary responsibilities are to help lead, manage, and grow our Long Island and Metro-NYC area environmental practice while generating new client and project-related opportunities. Other responsibilities include assisting with recruiting, training, and mentoring staff.

This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and business development, with a strong emphasis on driving sustained, profitable growth. The successful candidate will lead client development efforts, manage a strategic pipeline of opportunities, and deliver high-quality environmental solutions while expanding GEI’s presence in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

Lead and execute a targeted business development strategy aligned with regional growth priorities for the Long Island and Metro-NYC market.
Build and sustain a self-generated backlog with minimal reliance on existing regional workload.
Develop, manage, and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities, ensuring alignment between opportunity pipeline, projected workload and team capacity.
Contribute to and be accountable for annual bookings goals, securing new work from both existing and new clients.
Lead or significantly contribute to capture planning and pursuit strategy, including positioning, teaming, and go/no-go decision-making for key opportunities.
Establish and grow key client relationships, with accountability for client satisfaction, repeat work, and long-term account development.
Partner with regional and national leadership to support key account planning and targeted growth initiatives.
Actively promote cross-selling by identifying multi-disciplinary opportunities and assembling the appropriate internal teams.
Maintain strong industry visibility through client engagement, networking, and participation in professional organizations.

Project Management & Delivery

Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead for environmental engineering projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
Oversee project planning, execution, and financial performance, including forecasting, risk management, and client communications.
Ensure projects meet GEI quality standards and client expectations.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development and technical excellence.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical expertise across environmental engineering disciplines, including site investigation, remediation, permitting, and compliance.
Support development of innovative and efficient solutions for complex environmental challenges.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across offices to deliver integrated solutions.

Operational Contribution

Support office and regional leadership in resource planning and workload balancing, aligning project demand with staff capacity.
Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team environment focused on quality, safety, and client service.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
15+ years of experience in environmental engineering or consulting.
Demonstrated success as a seller-doer, with a proven track record of developing client relationships and converting opportunities into consistent annual bookings.
Established, decision-maker level relationships with key clients in the Long Island / NYC market, with the ability to translate those relationships into near-term project work.
Strong understanding of the Long Island / NYC regulatory and client landscape.
Proven ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality results.
Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience expanding client accounts and cross-selling multidisciplinary services.
Experience supporting or leading strategic pursuits and capture planning efforts.
Demonstrated ability to grow accounts and expand services across multiple disciplines.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
Pay Range For This Position: $150,000-200,000/annual
Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
Rewards and Recognition
GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
And More…

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

6-8 hours

Standing

0-1 hour

Walking

0-1 hour

Climbing

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Carrying objects

0-1 hour

Push/pull

Twisting

0-1 hour

Bending

0-1 hour

Reaching forward

0-1 hour

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

Squat/kneel/crawl

Wrist position deviation

3-5 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

6-8 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hour

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

Far Vision

Yes

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

Hearing

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential	Reasonably Anticipated	Not Anticipated
Blood borne pathogens	X
Chemical		X
Airborne communicable diseases	X
Extreme temperatures		X
Radiation		X
Uneven surfaces or elevations		X
Extreme noise levels		X
Dust/particular matter		X

Other (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours:

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

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