Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist

Williams; Mead (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams in Colorado is seeking an Environmental Specialist III or IV to manage moderately complex projects, applying NEPA processes, water considerations, cultural resources, and natural resource permitting. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders.

You will build relationships with state regulators in CO/WY, prepare complex permit applications, and mentor teams while overseeing planning, risk assessment, and reporting to keep projects on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ environmental experience (Specialist III/IV).
• Strong knowledge of FERC and NEPA.
• Ability to manage multiple permits and aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with state regulatory agencies in CO/WY while proactively advancing permitting strategies to support project timelines.
• Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence.
• Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation.
• Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting.
• Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identifies training needs and provides guidance, mentorship, and training to others.
• Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations.

Skills

NEPA processes

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Environmental risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williams in Colorado is seeking an Environmental Specialist III or IV to manage moderately complex projects, applying NEPA processes, water considerations, cultural resources, and natural resource permitting. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders.

You will build relationships with state regulators in CO/WY, prepare complex permit applications, and mentor teams while overseeing planning, risk assessment, and reporting to keep projects on