Principal Environmental Consultant
About the job
- At least 12 years of environmental consulting experience, with a strong background in industrial contaminated sites management.
- Professional accreditation and/or eligibility, such as P.Eng., P.Geo., QP, CESA, or equivalent provincial designations.
- A proven seller-doer track record with measurable business development success.
- Recognized leadership ability, including delegation, team building, and driving sales and practice growth.
- Strong technical expertise in contaminated land and groundwater assessments, remediation strategies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Experience in multiple Canadian provinces and/or the United States.
- Lead client engagement across industrial sectors focused on contaminated sites and/or the mining remediation and closure sector.
- Deliver technically challenging projects in contaminated land, site remediation and rehabilitation in industrial and/or mining contexts, regulatory compliance, and beneficial reuse of materials.
- Mentor and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence.
- Provide strategic environmental advice on regulatory policy, assurance, compliance, remediation, and risk management.
- Pursue new opportunities and contribute to business development and revenue growth through a seller-doer approach.
- Contribute to company strategy and future planning, helping shape the growth of the Canadian and international business.
- Fluency in written and spoken French is strongly preferred.
About the company
EHS Support provides global EH&S consulting across multiple industries, offering services such as site assessment and remediation, permitting and compliance, water resource management, risk assessments, M&A due diligence, operational studies, health and safety, and planning. It uses a team of engineers, geologists, scientists, and technical experts to deliver practical solutions tailored to client goals, with on-demand support available around the clock. The firm emphasizes a client-first culture, 24/7 service, and a track record of building long-term relationships, supported by a global footprint from its Pittsburgh headquarters to offices in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Its goal is to provide high-quality, energetic, and experienced EH&S staff and solutions that help clients meet regulatory, operational, and business objectives.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- EHS Support posted 28 promotions on April 21, 2026, signaling internal mobility and retention.
- June 15, 2026 interns tackled a major urban waterway assessment, showing active project flow.
- Expanded Canadian sediment capabilities and AES transition broaden cross-border selling opportunities in 2026.
What critics are saying
- AECOM, WSP, Jacobs, and Tetra Tech dwarf EHS Support, squeezing enterprise accounts.
- Litigation-support work faces commoditization as major firms bundle AI, ESG, and compliance services.
- No disclosed funding or acquisition firepower leaves EHS Support exposed if PFAS demand softens in 2027.
What makes EHS Support unique
- Employee-owned, with 2026 promotions across 28 staff and fifth-year internship pipeline.
- Deep remediation bench: Jonathan Waddell, Jeff Johnson, and Elena Legrand strengthened 2026 practice depth.
- Australia expanded through AES acquisition, adding offshore and onshore approvals expertise in 2024.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Performance Bonus
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Mentorship Program