Senior Environmental Compliance Lead

Atlas Technical Consultants; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vacation & Holidays

401(k) Match

Insurance

PPE & Safety Gear

Career Development

Employee Communities

Flexible Projects

Job summary

Atlas Technical Consultants is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead regional environmental compliance programs and provide expert guidance to project teams and clients. The role supports diverse public and private sector clients across air, waste, and water programs, with emphasis on ISO 14001 EMS alignment and regulatory interpretation.

The position requires a 10+ year track record in environmental compliance, strong PM and writing skills, and the ability to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of environmental compliance experience with project leadership responsibilities.
• Expertise in federal, state, and local regulations (RCRA, CAA, NPDES, DOT).
• Multi-state, multi-media compliance consulting experience.
• Professional licensure or certification preferred (PE, CHMM, CSP, MA TURP).
• Strong project management, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a regional environmental compliance subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and regulatory interpretation to project teams and clients.
• Manage and oversee environmental compliance projects ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Provide QA/QC reviews of technical reports, plans, permit applications, and proposals.
• Lead environmental compliance audits, regulatory applicability reviews, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and review environmental permits and compliance programs across air, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, and AST/UST programs.
• Support and audit Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including ISO 14001-based programs.
• Collaborate on business development, including proposals, SOQs, and client interviews.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level staff.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree

Job description

Atlas Technical Consultants is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead regional environmental compliance programs and provide expert guidance to project teams and clients. The role supports diverse public and private sector clients across air, waste, and water programs, with emphasis on ISO 14001 EMS alignment and regulatory interpretation.

The position requires a 10+ year track record in environmental compliance, strong PM and writing skills, and the ability to mentor