Environmental Specialist (III/IV)

Williams; Mead (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams in Colorado is seeking an Environmental Specialist III or IV to manage moderately complex projects, applying NEPA processes, water considerations, cultural resources, and natural resource permitting. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders.

You will build relationships with state regulators in CO/WY, prepare complex permit applications, and mentor teams while overseeing planning, risk assessment, and reporting to keep projects on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ environmental experience (Specialist III/IV).
• Strong knowledge of FERC and NEPA.
• Ability to manage multiple permits and aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with state regulatory agencies in CO/WY while proactively advancing permitting strategies to support project timelines.
• Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence.
• Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation.
• Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting.
• Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identifies training needs and provides guidance, mentorship, and training to others.
• Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations.

Skills

NEPA processes

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Environmental risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

As an Environmental Specialist III or IV, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in NEPA processes, as well as in water, cultural resources and natural resource permitting. In this role, you will manage projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with state regulatory agencies in CO/WY while proactively advancing permitting strategies to support project timelines
• Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence
• Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation
• Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting
• Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones
• Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identifies training needs and provides guidance, mentorship, and training to others
• Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations
• Coordinates construction-phase compliance requirements (e.g., FERC certificate conditions, spill prevention, and restoration commitments) and track implementation to closure
• Develops, recommends, and implements improvements in air, water, waste management, and remediation systems; cultivates relationships with regulatory agencies and prepares status reports and briefings for leadership and project stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience

Environmental Specialist IV

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience

Environmental Specialist III

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines
• Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges

, Assesses environmental risk, provides recommendation(s) as to the appropriate course of action to address such risk and participates in the implementation of the approved course of action, including development of required regulatory documentation. Coordinates regular environmental planning, scheduling and cost estimating for either OA support or Business Development/Project support. Prepares and submits complex applications to procure environmental permits, approvals, variances, and other authorizations. Develops and maintains necessary documentation related to environmental compliance programs (in one or all of the following media, Air, Water, Waste, SPCC, Hazardous Materials). Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations as necessary. Develops, recommends, and implements improvements in Environmental Services systems/practices. Provides guidance to junior level specialists.