Environmental Specialist III/IV

Williams & Williams

. Develop and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,100 - $175,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental permitting and compliance, with a strong focus on federal and state regulations such as NEPA and FERC. Proven ability to manage complex projects, develop permitting strategies, and build collaborative relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.

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Environmental PermittingRegulatory ComplianceNEPA ExpertiseFERC KnowledgeProject Management

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Hard Skills

Environmental Risk EvaluationCompliance AuditsPermit Application DevelopmentEnvironmental StudiesMitigation Measures RecommendationTechnical Report PreparationPermit Condition MonitoringDue Diligence AssessmentsPermitting Timeline DevelopmentRegulatory Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsCollaborative Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsPC Skills

Industry Keywords

Environmental StewardshipRegulatory AgenciesEnvironmental ComplianceConstruction-Phase ComplianceStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Lead environmental permitting activities, including permit applications, environmental studies, regulatory documentation, permitting schedules, and consultant coordination
Interpret and apply environmental regulations to project development, construction, operation, and maintenance
Evaluate environmental risks, conduct compliance audits and due diligence assessments, recommend mitigation measures, and support regulatory compliance
Provide technical expertise on NEPA, FERC, the Clean Water Act, ESA, and NHPA
Monitor regulatory developments and evaluate impacts on project execution and compliance strategies
Support construction-phase environmental compliance by monitoring permit conditions, restoration commitments, spill prevention requirements, and other obligations
Prepare reports, presentations, and communications for leadership, project teams, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
Environmental Specialist III: Manage permitting and compliance activities for moderately complex projects
Environmental Specialist IV: Serve as subject matter expert, lead permitting strategies for complex projects, and provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Skill in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders
Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave up to six weeks per parent
Fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources
Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups
Wellness support
Paid volunteer time
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