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# Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Environmental Compliance at Foth

- **Company:** Foth
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/foth/5f4f122c-725d-4455-abe6-c1691e1aa399

## Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to grow our environmental compliance presence in the Southeastern United States. This role will serve as a key leader in expanding our regional footprint while delivering high-quality technical services to industrial clients. Foth's preference is for a candidate to be based out of our Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC offices but are open to remote candidates located in Louisianna, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, or Florida.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Leverage existing relationships to uncover new business opportunities to establish and expand Foth’s environmental compliance services in the Southeastern U.S. (e.g., Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas)
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
- Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies to win new projects
- Provide technical leadership and direction for environmental compliance services in the region
- Mentor and develop staff supporting Southeast projects; help build and scale a regional team over time
- Contribute to strategic planning, including market positioning and service line growth
- Establish best practices and ensure consistency in project delivery and client experience
- Lead and manage complex, multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects from initiation through completion
- Serve as a project manager and client advisor for key accounts
- Account for state-specific regulatory nuances across Southeastern states
- Travel within the Southeast to support client development and project execution
- Support on-site industrial compliance activities and oversee field investigations
- Represent Foth at industry events and regional associations

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with industrial clients
- Demonstrated success in client relationship management
- Experience leading complex projects and cross functional teams
- Prior experience with environmental regulations
- Proven ability to operate independently and build a market presence

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in Southeastern U.S. regulatory environments
- Established client network in the Southeastern region
- Professional Engineer (PE) or similar certification
- Environmental auditor certification
- Industry experience in manufacturing or food and beverage
- Experience with air and water permitting

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

## About Foth

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Foth is a member-owned engineering and science consulting firm providing custom solutions across industries including aviation, infrastructure, environment, and production.
- **Entity Type**: Private (member-owned)
- **Headquarters**: De Pere, Wisconsin, United States (also referenced as Green Bay, WI)
- **Founded**: 1938
- **Founders**: Herbert S. Foth

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Engineering services (civil, environmental, process, mechanical, aviation, coastal/waterfront, geospatial, mining, solid waste, transportation, water/wastewater, food production, etc.)
- **Target customers**: B2B – industrial, municipal, and government clients across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- **Mission/purpose**: “Combine unparalleled passion and expertise in science, engineering, and technology to help our clients win and grow.”

## Products & Services
- **Environment Solutions**: Environmental consulting, remediation, solid waste management, geospatial services.
- **Infrastructure Solutions**: Aviation, transportation, coastal/waterfront, water/wastewater engineering.
- **Production Solutions**: Process engineering for food, dairy, beverage, paper/pulp, consumer products, and engineering-led design-build.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private, member-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of ~$250M (sourced from LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Deloitte Distinguished Performer—Innovation Award (2022); Deloitte Wisconsin 75 (2022)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount ~617 (LinkedIn) or 750+ (company site); 4.1% YoY employee growth; 33+ locations; recent acquisitions (Food Plant Engineering, LLC and Food Plant Construction, LLC in 2025); expansion into Mexico and Canada (2025); new office in Jacksonville, FL (2024)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Member-owned structure** – employees have a stake in the company’s success and growth.
- **Deep expertise** across multiple engineering disciplines with 80+ years of history.
- **Reinvestment in talent** – $6M+ annually in professional development, training, and certifications.
- **Safety record** – multiple years without a lost time or restricted duty incident (DART).
- **Interdisciplinary collaboration** – three business units working together on complex, multi-faceted projects.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue geographic expansion (southeast U.S., Mexico, Canada).
- Broaden capabilities via targeted acquisitions (e.g., food plant architecture/engineering).
- Leverage AI in recruiting/hiring processes while maintaining human decision-making.
- Invest in member development and maintain strong safety culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Member-owned culture** – employees are “members” with ownership stake; profit-sharing/incentives.
- **Flexibility** – hybrid/remote options available; flexible schedules.
- **Professional development** – $6M+ annual training budget; conferences, certifications, tuition support.
- **Benefits** – medical, dental, vision, PTO, volunteer time off, wellness incentives, retirement, legal/investment advisory services.
- **Work environment** – sit-to-stand desks, 3D design tools, community service events, member celebrations.
- **Safety focus** – rigorous health and safety practices embedded in all projects.
- **Diversity & inclusion** – equal opportunity employer, accommodations for disabilities.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/fothcompanies)
2. [Foth Careers (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/foth)
3. [Foth Careers Page](https://www.foth.com/about-us/careers/)
4. [Foth About Us](https://www.foth.com/about-us/)
5. [Foth History](https://www.foth.com/about-us/our-history/)

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