Environmental Specialist (III/IV)

About the role

This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. Bring your energy to ours and help manage projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise in NEPA processes, water, cultural resources, and natural resource permitting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with state regulatory agencies in CO/WY while proactively advancing permitting strategies to support project timelines
• Develop and maintain environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interpret federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence
• Assess environmental risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and execute approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation
• Lead or support environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting
• Prepare and submit complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintain accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identify training needs and provide guidance, mentorship, and training to others
• Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluate impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations
• Coordinate construction-phase compliance requirements (e.g., FERC certificate conditions, spill prevention, and restoration commitments) and track implementation to closure
• Develop, recommend, and implement improvements in air, water, waste management, and remediation systems; cultivate relationships with regulatory agencies and prepare status reports and briefings for leadership and project stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Environmental Specialist III: Minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience
• Environmental Specialist IV: Minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines
• Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges