Environmental Specialist (Power Innovation)

100 Williams WPC-I, LLC.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

Job summary

Williams is seeking an Environmental Specialist with expertise in permitting, NEPA, and regulatory compliance to lead complex environmental reviews and coordinate with federal agencies. You will manage planning, documentation, and approvals for energy infrastructure projects across multiple states, including Utah, Texas, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of multifaceted environmental experience, strong organizational skills, and experience with project

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and several years of environmental experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and improves environmental processes and policies and provides guidance on their application.

Skills

Environmental risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years environmental experience

10+ years environmental experience preferred

Job description

Responsibilities / Expectations

Develops, maintains and improves environmental processes and policies and provides guidance on their application. Assesses environmental and regulatory risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or manages the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation. Participates in project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, preparing environmental reviews and supporting documentation. Prepares and submits complex applications to procure environmental clearances and permits, renewals, approvals, variances and other authorizations and coordinates with company partners. Experience permitting energy or infrastructure projects in multiple western and south-central states, particularly Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, is preferred. undefined Possess strong knowledge of NEPA and federal permitting processes, with demonstrated ability to coordinate environmental reviews, consultations, surveys, and authorizations with federal agencies, including BLM, FERC, and USFWS. Identify regulatory requirements and permitting risks and work collaboratively with agencies, consultants, and project teams to maintain project schedules and achieve required approvals. undefined Manage local planning and building permitting for complex energy infrastructure projects, coordinating site plan review, zoning requirements, and code compliance. Work directly with local jurisdictions, engineers, contractors, and internal project teams to resolve permitting issues, manage agency comments, and support construction and in-service milestones. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced project environment, coordinating permitting requirements across engineering, construction, environmental, land, operations, legal, and other project functions. Proactively identify permitting and regulatory issues, facilitate timely resolution of competing priorities, and maintain alignment between permitting, design, procurement, and construction activities to support critical project milestones.

Education / Years of Experience

Environmental Specialist III Requires: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience. Environmental Specialist IV Requires: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of environmental experience. Environmental Specialist V Requires: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of multifaceted environmental experience. Preferred: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in environmental fields.

Other Requirements

Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Maintains safety as the utmost priority. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong PC skills. Preferred: Expertise with project management and stakeholder engagement for projects requiring Public Utility Commission (PUC) or Public Service Commission (PSC) approvals or certificates #LI-AB1

Total Rewards

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.

Who We Are Looking For

Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Operations Technicians ready to work hands‑on with:

• Natural gas generation & high‑voltage systems
• Advanced controls & automation
• Battery storage & grid integration

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Career growth & development opportunities
• Meaningful community involvement