Consultant, Engineer I

Position Summary

The Consultant Project Manager – Permitting & Environmental Services is responsible for leading complex environmental projects involving permitting, environmental site assessments, regulatory compliance, and remediation support for municipal, mining, and industrial clients. This role provides senior-level technical review, proposal development, project management, and regulatory coordination under federal and state (primarily Arizona and New Mexico) environmental programs, including APP, AzPDES, RCRA, CERCLA, IRP, WQARF, LUST, and Voluntary Remediation Programs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, leadership, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Client Support

• Manage multidisciplinary environmental projects from initiation through completion, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships with mining, industrial, and public-sector clients
• Coordinate internal technical staff, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies
• Provide strategic planning and technical guidance for permitting, compliance, and remediation projects

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead and manage environmental permitting and compliance activities under:
• Arizona Pollutant Protection (APP) program
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) / Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AzPDES)
• Mined Land Reclamation Program
• Prepare, review, and submit permit applications, modifications, and renewals
• Prepare compliance reporting and support regulatory negotiations
• Support and occasionally perform compliance monitoring and site inspections
• Interface with state and federal agencies to address permit conditions, enforcement issues, and compliance strategies

Environmental Assessments & Technical Review

• Provide senior technical review, oversight, and occasional field duties for:
• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and corrective action programs
• Evaluate data quality, conceptual site models, and risk-based decision-making
• Ensure compliance with ASTM standards and applicable state and federal regulations

Mining Support

• Provide environmental permitting and compliance support for mining operations
• Oversee or review surface water and groundwater modeling efforts related to mine water management and discharge compliance
• Support mine-related environmental studies, monitoring programs, and regulatory documentation

Stormwater Monitoring

• Support stormwater sampling programs for MS4 permitted municipalities and industrial clients
• Oversee operations and maintenance of automated stormwater samplers
• Perform occasional stormwater sampling, as needed
• Oversee collection and analysis of surface water flow data
• Oversee Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination surveys
• Oversee Visual Assessment of stormwater discharge

Remediation Program Management

• Provide technical management and regulatory support under:
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Installation Restoration Program (IRP)
• Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF)
• Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) programs
• Voluntary Remediation Programs (VRP in AZ and NM)
• Brownfields Programs
• Develop compliance strategies, corrective action plans, and remedial approaches
• Facilitate regulatory reviews, approvals, and closure documentation

Proposal Development & Business Support 

• Lead or support proposal writing efforts, including:
• Scope of work development
• Cost estimates and schedules
• Technical approaches and regulatory strategies
• Contribute to business development efforts, including client outreach and proposal interviews
• Support contract negotiations and project scoping

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or regulatory compliance
• Must be able to work in the field and visit clients
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental permitting, compliance, and remediation projects
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Arizona environmental regulations and programs
• Proven experience with Phase I and Phase II ESAs and technical report review
• Experience supporting mining-related environmental projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The pay range for this Arizona position is $35.00-50.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. 

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.