Lead Professional EHS Compliance Specialist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Lead Professional EHS Compliance Specialist to support and grow our Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance services across the Northeast. This position is located in our Buffalo, NY office, however other northeast offices would be considered. This role is for an experienced compliance specialist who can assist with managing complex compliance projects, interface with clients, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist on multi-media environmental compliance programs.
• Assist on compliance projects involving air, water, waste, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA, TRI, RCRA, TSCA, and state-specific programs.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, with an emphasis on Northeast regulatory frameworks.
• Support on preparation and review of regulatory reports, permits, compliance plans, and corrective action documentation.
• Interface directly with clients and regulatory agencies, including preparing clients for inspections and supporting agency interactions.
• Actively engage in business development and proposal writing.
• Sets out opportunities to mentor junior staff.
• Maintain utilization targets while maintaining high technical and client service standards.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Remain current in latest environmental science subject matter and techniques.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 to 15+ years of experience in environmental compliance consulting or industry.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. EPA regulations and Northeast state programs (CT, MA, NY, RI, NH, ME, VT).
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related discipline.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.