Senior Construction Environmental Compliance Lead

Puget Sound Energy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy seeks a Construction Environmental Compliance Lead to oversee environmental compliance for major capital projects. You will act as Owner's Environmental Representative, guiding program development, permit tracking, and contractor oversight across all project phases.

The role requires leadership in environmental risk management, regulatory strategy, and coordination with federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS and MS in Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, Engineering, Anthropology, Mathematics or similar with 10 years of experience in the field.
• Significant experience in electric and/or gas supply industry or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Expert analytical skills.
• Demonstrated capability in leadership, team building, and establishing long-term relationships with regulatory agency contacts.

Responsibilities

• Serves as PSE's designated Construction Environmental Compliance Lead and Owner's Environmental Representative, providing environmental compliance oversight throughout project development, construction, project close-out, and transition to operations.
• Performs complex technical analyses and advises management on environmental compliance risks, regulatory strategy, project execution issues, and emerging environmental requirements.
• Leads regulatory coordination and consultation with federal, state, local, tribal, and industry stakeholders, representing PSE on high-profile projects and technical forums.
• Directs development and implementation of construction environmental compliance programs, procedures, permit tracking systems, CEMPs, SWPPPs, contractor compliance oversight, environmental training, and associated compliance documentation.
• Mentors staff and directs consultants, contractors, and technical specialists to ensure environmental compliance and successful project delivery.
• Develops presentations, management briefings, reports, and compliance documentation for leadership, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Develops, manages, and monitors programmatic and project-specific budgets to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Supports departmental initiatives, business planning efforts, continuous improvement activities, and other projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

BS and MS in Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, Engineering, Anthropology, Mathematics or similar

Job description

Puget Sound Energy seeks a Construction Environmental Compliance Lead to oversee environmental compliance for major capital projects. You will act as Owner's Environmental Representative, guiding program development, permit tracking, and contractor oversight across all project phases.

The role requires leadership in environmental risk management, regulatory strategy, and coordination with federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.