Lead Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Lead Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Morristown, NJ or New York, NY

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Compliance Coordinator in our Morristown, NJ or New York, NY offices. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and support complex, high‑profile offshore and coastal infrastructure projects in the Northeast.

This position provides advanced offshore‑focused technical assistance for the collection, identification, compiling, and analysis of environmental data concerning marine, coastal, and biological systems. The role supports multi‑site/phase environmental work, offshore permitting programs, and environmental compliance during in‑water construction. Responsibilities include developing processes that protect water quality, marine habitats, sensitive species, and coastal resources while ensuring offshore construction activities meet all regulatory and project‑specific environmental requirements.

The position ensures documentation accurately reflects offshore environmental performance, impact assessments, and long‑term ecological considerations. You will support project leadership with environmental impact evaluation, mitigation strategy development, permitting, restoration activities, and high‑quality deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards.

• Provide environmental compliance oversight for offshore construction projects.
• Review water‑quality monitoring summaries, turbidity/total suspended solids (TSS) data, sediment monitoring logs, and vessel activity logs.
• Coordinate with vessel crews, offshore contractors, Water Quality Monitoring Leads, Protected Species Observer Leads, and marine specialists.
• Review method statements for jet trenching, mechanical dredging, diver tie‑ins, and other in‑water construction methods.
• Support agency notification requirements and prepare offshore environmental deliverables.
• Track exceedances, adaptive‑management triggers, and offshore environmental compliance documentation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience working as an environmental scientist/engineer, including offshore or in‑water environmental monitoring, marine fieldwork, coastal habitat assessments, and/or construction compliance oversight.
• Strong marine and coastal environmental science background, including experience with offshore ecosystems, benthic habitats, fisheries, marine species, or water‑quality considerations.
• Expertise with State and Federal regulations governing offshore and in‑water work (e.g., BOEM/BSEE, NMFS, USACE, state coastal programs), including permitting pathways and environmental compliance processes.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with offshore construction contractors, vessel crews, regulatory/resource agencies, and technical specialists.
• Proven experience leading and reviewing environmental technical reports, impact evaluations, siting analyses, and permit applications for offshore or coastal infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary environmental teams, with strong QA/QC oversight skills.
• Proficiency with technical writing, offshore documentation workflows, field data tracking tools, and standard communication platforms.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills for interpreting offshore monitoring data, identifying compliance risks, and recommending adaptive‑management solutions.
• Commitment to health and safety and the ability to adhere to WSP’s safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to support offshore schedules that may require extended or non‑standard hours to align with vessel operations.
• Occasional travel, including coastal or vessel‑based travel, may be required depending on project needs.

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR ) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial…