Senior EHS Compliance Lead - Northeast

WSP in the U.S.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President to lead and grow Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance services across the Northeast from the Buffalo, NY office. This seasoned professional will independently manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and advise clients while expanding business opportunities.

Responsibilities include managing multi‑media compliance programs, regulatory interpretation, reporting, and QA. Strong client relations and proposal leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 to 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental compliance consulting or industry.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. EPA regulations and Northeast state programs (CT, MA, NY, RI, NH, ME, VT).
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead and project manager for multi-media environmental compliance programs.
• Manage and execute compliance projects involving air, water, waste, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA, TRI, RCRA, TSCA, and state-specific programs.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, with an emphasis on Northeast regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare and review regulatory reports, permits, compliance plans, and corrective action documentation.
• Interface directly with clients and regulatory agencies, including preparing clients for inspections and supporting agency interactions.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development, scope definition, cost estimating, and work planning.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Provide technical mentoring and quality review for junior staff.
• Meet utilization targets while maintaining high technical and client service standards.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Independent and collaborative work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Environmental Engineering

Job description

WSP seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President to lead and grow Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance services across the Northeast from the Buffalo, NY office. This seasoned professional will independently manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and advise clients while expanding business opportunities.

Responsibilities include managing multi‑media compliance programs, regulatory interpretation, reporting, and QA. Strong client relations and proposal leadership are essential.