Environmental Compliance Program Manager - Scientist or Engineer Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Compliance Program Manager to join our growing Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) consulting team. This is a high-impact role supporting one of EA’s largest regional clients across multiple project sites and states in the Pacific Northwest.

If you're passionate about environmental compliance, eager to lead complex programs, and looking for a flexible, career-growing opportunity — we want to hear from you!

Manage and drive environmental compliance initiatives from strategy to execution.

Ensure program goals are met with a focus on quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Provide expert support on compliance topics such as:

SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure)

Wastewater operations

• Serve as the primary client liaison, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships.
• Lead development of key documents including SPCC Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, Discharge Monitoring Reports

Mentor junior and mid-level staff in:

Stormwater and industrial site inspections and sampling

Waste management practices and documentation

Compliance training delivery (SPCC, stormwater, waste, etc.)

Regulatory audits, assessments, and corrective action plans

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead proposal development, budgeting, and scope preparation for RFPs and RFQs.
• Assist clients in achieving sustainability, climate resilience, and regulatory alignment goals.

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

15+ years of progressive experience in environmental compliance and EHS roles.

Extensive knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.

Practical experience in field inspections, environmental sampling, and regulatory audits.

Proven ability to develop and manage complex environmental programs.

Strong project management skills, including multitasking across multiple client sites and deliverables.

Demonstrated experience mentoring staff and building high-performing teams.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of successful client management.

Successful experience with business development, proposal writing, and client expansion.

Note:

This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range

$135,000 - $175,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a…