What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Consultant – Business Development position at Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.?
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader in environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services, seeks an Environmental Consultant – Business Development to drive growth across our environmental services portfolio. This role combines client relationship development, business growth, and technical project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Build and expand client relationships with oil & gas, industrial, power & utility, and commercial clients while supporting growth of existing accounts and internal teams.
Lead initiatives that advance GES’s environmental service lines, including sales, program management, and project execution.
Identify, pursue, and secure environmental projects by preparing proposals, leading sales presentations, and representing GES at industry trade shows and professional organizations.
Manage and deliver environmental permitting, including:
Stream cross sections, long profiles, BEHI/NBS, and environmental sampling (chemical/biological).
Stream assessments (perennial, intermittent, ephemeral) and stream reach condition studies.
401/404 permitting documents and agency coordination.
Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (CWA, RHA Section 10, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, etc.).
Utilize or oversee Rosgen Natural Channel Design methods (Levels I–IV) and other natural channel design approaches.
Support modeling and permitting efforts (HEC/HEC RAS, FEMA CLOMR/LOMR).
Prepare and deliver full plan sets for NCD projects requiring IRT, state, or local approvals.
Cross-sell GES services including permitting, site characterization, remediation, PFAS/emerging contaminants, ecological services, vapor intrusion mitigation, air quality, and brownfields redevelopment.
Manage high-visibility projects, including scope definition, permitting, compliance support, and contract development/negotiation.
Publish thought leadership, present at industry conferences, and generate new business through professional networks.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
15 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in client development, proposal generation, and sales presentations.
Strong technical background in environmental permitting, assessment, and/or remediation.
Proven success in revenue generation and client development with established industry and regulatory contacts.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical writing skills.
Professional certifications/licensure (PE, PG, CPG, PhD, etc.) highly preferred.
Willingness to travel to client sites, industry trade shows, and technical meetings as needed.
Why GES?
When you join GES, you’re not a number—you’re a valued contributor to our success. You’ll collaborate with talented, dedicated professionals while carving your own career path. Together, we help leading organizations solve their most complex environmental challenges.
At GES, our culture emphasizes doing what’s right—for our clients, our employees, and our communities. We foster a supportive, entrepreneurial environment that values fresh ideas, collaboration, and balance.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription plan and FSA
401(k) retirement savings
LTD, STD, and new parent leave
Tuition assistance and professional development support
Bonus plan eligibility
529 college savings support
Work/life balance programs
Our Commitment
GES believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.