Environmental Compliance Lead – Transit & Infrastructure (WA)

Atlas; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Safety PPE provided

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to join our Redmond, WA team. The role focuses on environmental compliance during design and construction for complex transportation projects, with emphasis on Sound Transit and WSDOT.

The position is technical and field-oriented, coordinating with agencies, regulators, and contractors to proactively manage environmental risk and ensure permit compliance on heavy-civil, rail, and transit projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in construction-phase environmental compliance, preferably on WSDOT and/or Sound Transit transportation projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting heavy-civil, rail, roadway, bridge, and transit construction in Washington State.
• CPESC, PWS, or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance programs for Sound Transit, WSDOT, and local agency transportation projects.
• Interpret and implement environmental permits, approvals, and commitments for complex capital projects.
• Coordinate with Sound Transit and WSDOT staff, regulators, contractors, and inspectors.
• Support Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and compliance tracking systems.
• Conduct construction site inspections and environmental training for field staff.
• Prepare compliance documentation and agency correspondence.
• Mentor junior environmental compliance staff and support field team development.
• Contribute to QA/QC and continuous improvement of environmental compliance workflows.

Skills

Construction environmental compliance

Stormwater control

Wetlands permitting

ESA compliance

Fish passage

Contaminated media

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

CPESC certification

PWS certification

Job description

Atlas is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to join our Redmond, WA team. The role focuses on environmental compliance during design and construction for complex transportation projects, with emphasis on Sound Transit and WSDOT.

The position is technical and field-oriented, coordinating with agencies, regulators, and contractors to proactively manage environmental risk and ensure permit compliance on heavy-civil, rail, and transit projects.