Environmental Specialist III or IV

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams is hiring an Environmental Specialist III or IV in Houston to manage moderately complex projects with specialized expertise in NEPA, water, cultural resources, and permitting. You’ll oversee scheduling, cost estimation, risk assessment, and reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams and agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years of environmental experience, with strong organizational, communication, and regulatory skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience (Specialist III).
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience (Specialist IV).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA.
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation.
• Interprets regulations to ensure adherence.
• Assesses environmental risks and mitigation strategies; prepares regulatory documentation.
• Leads or supports planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, and reporting.
• Prepares complex permit applications and maintains permitting schedules.

Skills

Environmental policy development

Regulatory compliance

Project management

NEPA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental 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 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!

Responsibilities/Expectations

• 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

Environmental Specialist III – Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience

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
• 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

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

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
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• 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
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

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.