Environmental Specialist III/IV

100 Williams WPC-I, LLC.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

AI tools and resources

Job summary

Williams is seeking an Environmental Specialist III or IV to join Corporate Environmental Programs in Duluth, GA. You will lead environmental projects across water, waste and remediation, ensuring regulatory compliance and advancing sustainability initiatives within Williams’ assets.

The role combines project leadership with technical analysis, data management, and collaboration across Operations, Legal, and Engineering to drive continuous improvement and deliver compliant results at enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years environmental experience for Specialist III
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years environmental experience for Specialist IV
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and provides guidance on environmental processes/policies
• Supports environmental compliance audits, reporting and due diligence
• Leads projects on water, waste and remediation activities
• Interprets environmental regulations and coordinates with regulators
• Collaborates with Operations, Legal, Land, Engineering and external stakeholders

Skills

Environmental compliance

Project leadership

Regulatory engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. As an Environmental Specialist III or IV, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in areas of water, waste and remediation. In this role, you will run projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise.

Day in the Life

As an Environmental Specialist in Corporate Environmental Programs, you will support enterprise-wide environmental compliance, remediation, sustainability, and operational excellence initiatives across Williams' assets. You will lead and support complex projects such as environmental remediation and site closure activities, waste management initiatives, environmental data management improvements, and the development of company-wide environmental processes and tools. You will collaborate with other environmental and safety professionals as well as Operations, Legal, Land, Engineering, and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory obligations are met, environmental risks are effectively managed, and strategic environmental objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities may include managing environmental data systems, developing guidance and training materials, coordinating with regulators and industry organizations, supporting due diligence and integration activities, and driving continuous improvement projects that enhance environmental performance across the company. Senior specialists typically focus on program strategy, complex project leadership, regulatory engagement, and industry advocacy, while mid-level specialists execute project deliverables, perform technical analyses, manage data and reporting requirements, and support implementation of environmental programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Develops, maintains and provides guidance on environmental processes/policies
• conducts required environmental training
• Assesses environmental risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or handles the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation
• Participates in environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, preparation of environmental impact assessments and reporting
• Prepares and submits sophisticated applications to procure environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations and coordinates with company partners
• Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as the need arises
• Develops, recommends and implements improvements for systems and practices in water, waste management and/or remediation activities for assigned areas
• Assists with the preparation of all required compliance reports/certifications and development and maintenance of documentation related to environmental compliance programs
• Cultivates relationships between Williams and regulatory agencies
• Interprets applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and ensures compliance with such regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• For an Environmental Specialist III - Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience
• For an Environmental Specialist IV - Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next. Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.