Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist leads advanced environmental technical work in support of complex projects within the EHS business unit. This role encompasses oversight and execution of environmental studies, field investigations, data interpretation, and high-level regulatory and technical support aligned with the department’s focus areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex environmental compliance projects across air, water, and waste programs from scoping through closeout
• Serve as primary client contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Interpret and apply environmental regulations, providing strategic compliance guidance and solutions
• Oversee environmental assessments, field investigations, and data analysis, ensuring technical accuracy and defensibility
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources while maintaining accountability for deliverable quality (QA/QC)
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts and project leadership
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and identification of growth opportunities
• Perform environmental fieldwork, inspections, monitoring, or sampling activities as required by assigned projects
• Maintain accurate project documentation, field logs, and records to support audits, regulatory reviews, or internal quality control
• Communicate with regulatory agencies or stakeholders as directed to support permitting, reporting, inspections, or project coordination

Requirements

This position requires deep knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and industry best practices, along with the ability to exercise independent professional judgment on complex issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–15+ years of professional environmental experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility and leadership in consulting or related fields
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and data interpretation skills
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to assigned projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet project deadlines
• Professional judgment and discretion in technical, regulatory, and client interactions

Skills

• Use AI to increase efficiency while applying a critical scientific lens to validate outputs, ensure data integrity, and mitigate 'hallucinations' in technical documentation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
• Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
• Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
• Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Hub

Pay

$90,000-$115,000/annually