Sr Environmental Compliance Lead

Tetra Tech is adding a Sr Environmental Compliance Lead to our environmental team based in Collinsville, IL

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Senior Environmental Compliance Lead to help re-establish and grow our environmental compliance services in the Midwest. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys both technical delivery and client development and wants to play a key role in expanding a growing service line within an established office.

• Develop new client relationships and expand work within existing accounts.
• Build trust with clients through responsive, practical advisory support and high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with office leadership and related technical teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and introduce environmental services to current clients.
• Support the development of a sustainable environmental compliance practice in the Midwest.
• Lead and support environmental compliance projects in areas such as air quality, water/wastewater, stormwater, waste management/RCRA, and EHS compliance.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare permits, compliance reports, submittals, and related technical deliverables.
• Manage multiple client engagements while balancing technical work, client communication, and business development responsibilities.
• Support inspections, audits, regulatory interactions, and develop practical tools, templates, and processes that improve efficiency and consistency.
• Work closely with office leadership and technical staff to strengthen and grow environmental service offerings.
• Mentor junior staff as the practice expands and help build internal capability over time.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, permitting, regulatory support, or project management, or equivalent experience demonstrating strong technical leadership, client relationship development, and independent project execution.
• Experience in one or more core environmental compliance areas: air quality, water/wastewater or stormwater, waste management/RCRA, or EHS compliance and auditing.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical delivery with business development in a professional services environment.
• Experience developing new client relationships or expanding work within existing accounts.

• Professional certifications such as PE, CHMM, CEP, CIH, or CSP; PMP is a plus.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, or commercial clients.
• Familiarity with building processes, templates, or scalable tools to support practice growth.
• Existing regional network or established client relationships.

• This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen.

• Background check will be conducted if a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access, and/or a Security Clearance is required.

• High level of autonomy with flexibility to manage workload.

• Occasional regional travel and site visits.

• Ability to collaborate and work within a diverse, cross‑functional team dynamic including office‑based and remote employees.

• Ability to support multiple projects and work on several tasks concurrently.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.

• Proven ability to prepare high-quality deliverables, including proposals, plans, technical reports, studies, and regulatory submittals.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills for data analysis, compliance tracking, reporting, and data visualization.

• Strong organized and coordination skills to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and deliverables in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.

• Merit‑based financial rewards.

• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.