Environmental Compliance Consultant

WSP; Exton (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Compliance Consultant to join their Earth & Environment Team in Exton, PA. This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity for mid-level professionals to advance their careers while working on impactful projects. You will provide essential environmental compliance support, conduct audits, and prepare technical reports, all while collaborating with a diverse team of experts. If you're passionate about sustainability and compliance, this role could be your next career step in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with U.S. environmental laws.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance support for industrial clients.
• Conduct environmental regulatory compliance audits.
• Prepare technical reports and manage client relationships.

Skills

U.S. environmental laws

analytical skills

problem solving

verbal communication

written communication

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

Job description

Description

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP has an outstanding opportunity for an Environmental Compliance Consultant to join our Earth & Environment Team. The position will be based from our Exton, PA office (Hybrid). This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level professional to advance their career and collaborate with professional experts within a leading global consulting company.

Your Impact

• Provide environmental compliance program support for industrial clients including but not limited to development and review of ongoing and new projects focused on NPDES/Stormwater permitting and management support; SWPP and other Pollution Prevention Plans; SPCC and storage tank management programs; RCRA
• Hazardous Waste and non-hazardous waste reporting; Tier II and TRI Reporting.
• Provide multi-media environmental support for compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and plans.
• Conduct environmental regulatory compliance audits.
• Synthesize large amounts of information contained in regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.
• Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, evaluation of regulatory findings and develop graphical and tabular presentations for data interpretation.
• Manage tasks and projects according to client-approved scopes of work and deliver high quality reports on time and within budget.
• Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff.

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion with you about joining our team.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Earth Science or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience with a working knowledge of U.S. environmental laws including but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, CWA, and CAA and New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania state environmental regulations. International regulatory knowledge a plus.
• Experience evaluating/maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
• Strong analytical skills, independent problem solving, using knowledge gained from increasing experience.
• Interest and proficiency in investigative work with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines is essential.
• Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous substances. Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is required.
• Understanding the importance of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13
• Experience in air permitting and asbestos surveys and management
• Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) auditing or compliance experience

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