What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Environmental Engineer position at Argus Companies?
Argus Consulting is seeking a Lead/Senior Environmental Engineer to join our Overland Park, Kansas headquarters. This role is ideal for a seasoned environmental professional who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, client leadership, and business growth—someone who can lead complex environmental programs while mentoring teams and strengthening long-term client partnerships.
This position blends deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert across environmental compliance programs, lead project execution, support business development, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Depending on employment status, Argus offers a comprehensive package designed to support your health, growth, and work-life balance:
Argus Consulting is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation at any point in the application or employment process, please notify Human Resources.
Argus is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
This position blends deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert across environmental compliance programs, lead project execution, support business development, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and oversee environmental engineering activities to ensure regulatory compliance, technical quality, and operational efficiency.
- Serve as the primary environmental contact for project managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, developing technical scopes and labor estimates, and participating in client presentations and strategic planning.
- Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities while strengthening and maintaining client relationships.
- Prepare, review, and oversee technical deliverables including reports, permit applications, regulatory submittals, and site closure documentation.
- Manage environmental compliance programs related to air quality, water, industrial and construction stormwater, hazardous and solid waste, underground storage tanks, and spill prevention and response.
- Develop and oversee SPCC Plans, Facility Response Plans (FRPs), and other compliance documents in accordance with 40 CFR Part 112.
- Conduct inspections, drills, and exercises to support compliance at commercial and military fuel storage facilities.
- Prepare industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for bulk fuel storage facilities.
- Develop and implement work plans related to the demolition, removal, and disposal of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) fire protection systems.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to environmental standards.
- Perform QA/QC reviews and implement continuous improvement strategies across projects and teams.
- Oversee subconsultants and contractors during field activities such as environmental sampling, waste management, and construction oversight.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant environmental engineering experience, including at least 5 in a lead or senior role.
- Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and best practices, particularly within aviation or fuel-related environments.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong client-facing abilities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align technical execution to business and organizational goals.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
- Based in our Overland Park, KS headquarters
- Primarily in-office role with flexibility
- Frequent, project-dependent travel to client sites, meetings, and industry events
- Meaningful project ownership — not just support work
- Opportunity to mentor and shape future environmental engineering talent
- Strong technical reputation within aviation and transportation markets
- Stable, growing organization with a long-term vision
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Depending on employment status, Argus offers a comprehensive package designed to support your health, growth, and work-life balance:
- Employee Ownership – Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Culture & Flexibility – Collaborative teams, flexible scheduling within core hours, and welcoming, accessible office spaces
- Whole-Person Support – Teladoc virtual medical and behavioral health services, plus a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution, immediately vested
- Paid Time Off – Generous PTO, paid holidays, a floating holiday, a volunteer day, and paid parental leave
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Argus fully covers employee-only medical with wellness participation, plus HSA contributions for HDHP plans and up to $400 annually for wellness activities
- Professional Development – Tuition assistance, licensing and certification reimbursement, and professional membership support
Argus Consulting is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation at any point in the application or employment process, please notify Human Resources.
Argus is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.