Senior Environmental Operations Manager

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!

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