Senior Environmental Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a multi-disciplined, ENR Top 500 engineering firm with over 20 offices across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a 35-year history of success , we take pride in our 100% employee-owned ESOP structure , fostering a culture of teamwork, ambition, and professional growth. Our employees drive our success, and we are committed to providing opportunities for advancement.

Your Role

We are seeking a senior-level Environmental Operations Manager to join our Leesburg, VA office. This is a unique professional growth opportunity to work closely with the office founder and team, supporting a seamless transition of management and technical responsibilities to the applicant . Ultimately the applicant would manage the office and clients for this HCEA location that provides a broad range of environmental characterization, risk assessment, compliance and remedial design and implementation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Operations Manager and mentor to several other Environmental Professionals.
• Lead the technical execution of all environmental service areas.
• Evaluate geologic site conditions impacted by a broad range of contaminants and prepare and review characterization and risk assessment reports.
• Prepare remedial design reports and plans to address residual, dissolved, immiscible and vapor contamination and reduce risks to onsite and offsite receptors.
• Coordinate and manage a multidisciplinary team to upgrade bulk fuel facilities and provide all required environmental services. Coordination could include hiring other design professionals as subconsultants and/or also working with existing HCEA professional staff.
• Prepare and final review technical characterization, risk assessment and remediation reports.
• Manage and develop client relationships while expanding professional networks.
• Assist with project management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance .
• Work toward a future leadership role , with potential advancement to firmwide Director of Environmental Services covering all 20 office locations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Environmental Engineering. Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences or Geology is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting services that focuses on characterization and remediation.
• Experience with Virginia's Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) and Maryland's Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) .
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), REM Certification, CPG or PE licensure preferred (or actively pursuing licensure).
• Strong leadership, management, and business development skills, with potential for future advancement.

Why Join Us?

At Hillis-Carnes, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package , including:

✔ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

✔ Disability & life insurance

✔ 401(k) with company match

✔ Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

✔ Generous paid time off

✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

✔ Bonus program for the successful candidate ✔ Career growth and leadership opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage women and minorities to apply .

Ready to Grow with Us? Apply Today!