Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Team Lead

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is seeking an  
** Assistant Vice President
** to support and grow our  
** Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance
** services across the Northeast.  This position is located in our  
** Shelton or Glastonbury, CT
** offices, however other northeast offices would be considered.  This role is intended for a seasoned compliance specialist who can independently manage complex compliance projects, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and mentor junior staff while contributing to continued business growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with regional and national compliance leaders, supporting a wide range of industrial, commercial, energy, and infrastructure clients.

** Your Impact*
* The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Specialist will:

+ Serve as a technical lead and project manager for multi-media environmental compliance programs.

+ Manage and execute compliance projects involving air, water, waste, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA, TRI, RCRA, TSCA, and state-specific programs.

+ Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, with an emphasis on Northeast regulatory frameworks.

+ Prepare and review regulatory reports, permits, compliance plans, and corrective action documentation.

+ Interface directly with clients and regulatory agencies, including preparing clients for inspections and supporting agency interactions.

+ Lead and contribute to proposal development, scope definition, cost estimating, and work planning.

+ Support business development by identifying opportunities with existing and new clients.

+ Provide technical mentoring and quality review for junior staff.

+ Meet utilization targets while maintaining high technical and client service standards.

** Responsibilities*
* + Plan, manage, and deliver environmental compliance projects on schedule and within budget.

+ Perform regulatory applicability analyses and compliance gap assessments.

+ Prepare compliance documentation, including:

+ Air permits and compliance reports

+ SPCC and SWPPP plans and related permit applications

+ Hazardous waste compliance reviews

+ Environmental audits and due diligence support

+ Provide construction-phase and operational compliance support as needed.

+ Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across WSP business lines.

+ Ensure deliverables meet WSP quality standards and regulatory requirements.

** Qualifications*
* *
* Required:

*
* + Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

+ 7 to 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental compliance consulting or industry.

+ Strong working knowledge of U.S. EPA regulations and Northeast state programs (CT, MA, NY, RI, NH, ME, VT).

+ Proven experience managing projects and client relationships.

+ Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.

** Preferred:*
* + Master's degree in a related discipline.

+ Experience supporting large industrial, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure clients.

+ ISO
14001 Lead Auditor Certification or prior ISO
14001 and/or ISO
45001 experience

+ Demonstrated success with business development or client account support.

+ Experience leading teams or mentoring staff.

** Why WSP*
* + Opportunity to grow and shape environmental compliance services across the Northeast.

+ Access to national technical experts and specialty practices.

+ Strong pipeline of regulatory and compliance-driven work.

+ Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement pathways.

** Travel*
* + Occasional travel for client meetings and site work.

** WSP Benefits:*
* WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

** Compensation:*
* Expected Salary (all locations): $123,600 - $183,600

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