WGL - Sr. Pipeline Safety & Regulatory Compliance Advisor

Responsibilities

• Represent Washington Gas during inspections, audits, and incident response with federal, state, and local regulators
• Coordinate across business units—including construction, operations, engineering, safety, and environmental—to ensure regulatory readiness
• Support compliance activities under 49 CFR Part 192.615, including emergency response planning, first responder engagement, public awareness initiatives, and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Support and enhance field audit and quality oversight activities through regular field engagement and observation, using findings to provide actionable feedback that improves construction and operational performance and reinforces accountability
• Analyze safety, compliance, and audit data to identify risks, trends, and gaps, and partner with operations leadership to recommend and drive improvement actions
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to track audit outcomes, compliance trends, and corrective actions, supporting a consistent, risk-informed approach to field auditing and quality assurance
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to support emergency and regulatory response

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in pipeline safety, utility operations, or regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with 49 CFR Parts 191 & 192, including pipeline operations, construction, and incident investigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, build relationships with regulators and first responders, and represent the company externally
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing compliance, safety, or quality programs
• Pioneered project management skills with the ability to prioritize, develop plans, and drive execution
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills to support data analysis and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, safety, environmental science, compliance, or a related technical field is considered an asset

Skills

• Strong knowledge and practical experience with 49 CFR Parts 191 & 192
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Project management and organizational skills
• Data analysis and reporting proficiency

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary range of $94,000 to $136,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.