Sr Environmental Compliance Lead

The Opportunity:

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

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.

The ideal candidate will bring strong environmental compliance expertise, the ability to work independently, and the confidence to build relationships with industrial, manufacturing, and commercial clients. This role will be supported by an established office, existing local client relationships, multidisciplinary teammates, and broader firm resources.

Business Development and Client Growth
• Help grow environmental compliance services by developing new client relationships and expanding 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.

Technical Delivery & Program Management
• 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 development of practical tools, templates, and processes that improve efficiency and consistency.

Collaboration & Practice Growth
• Work closely with office leadership and technical staff to strengthen and grow environmental service offerings.
• Contribute to a collaborative, client-focused culture.
• Mentor junior staff as the practice expands and help build internal capability over time.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  

Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Qualifications:

• 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, such as air quality, water/wastewater or stormwater, waste management/RCRA, or EHS compliance and auditing.
• Strong working knowledge of…