Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Oneatlas; 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

At the heart of everything we do is our people. People who are masters of their fields. People who strive to deliver quality and excellence. People who make a difference in their communities.

Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

At Atlas, we’re committed to fostering a company culture that is welcoming for every employee.

Our People

Pushing the limits of what’s possible, we’re a place for intellectual curiosity.

Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

Your future at Atlas awaits – join us today!

Are you ready to work for one of the fastest growing infrastructure and environmental solutions companies in the country? Will you accept the challenge to innovate and solve complex and sophisticated problems? Do you want to grow as a professional, and transform and better the communities where you live and work?

Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Atlas is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to provide technical leadership, project oversight, and client-focused environmental compliance consulting services. This role serves as a regional environmental compliance subject matter expert, supporting multi-media regulatory compliance programs while mentoring staff, managing client projects, and contributing to business development initiatives. This role supports a diverse portfolio of public- and private-sector clients, including municipal, educational, and government agencies, as well as commercial, industrial, retail, energy, and real estate organizations.

Key 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

Required 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%

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certificates on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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