Senior Environmental Specialist / Project Manager – Industrial Pretreatment Programs

Practical Applications; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Hybrid schedule

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Practical Applications seeks an experienced Senior Environmental Specialist / Project Manager to lead industrial pretreatment permitting and compliance projects for municipal and industrial clients throughout New England. You will serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor while managing complex regulatory programs.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial wastewater regulations, pretreatment program management, permit development, compliance auditing, and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 8–15 years of experience in environmental consulting, wastewater compliance, or pretreatment program management.
• Strong knowledge of EPA Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403), NPDES permitting, and related regulations.
• Experience with municipal pretreatment programs and industrial facilities.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal and industrial pretreatment program projects from proposal through completion.
• Prepare and review industrial discharge permits and permit modifications.
• Conduct SIU inspections and compliance evaluations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local pretreatment regulations.
• Develop permitting strategies and compliance plans for industrial clients.
• Support POTW pretreatment program implementation and optimization.
• Review industrial wastewater treatment operations and monitoring programs.
• Prepare technical reports, compliance assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipal officials, and industrial facilities.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Support proposal development and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Wastewater compliance

Project management

Regulatory interpretation

Technical writing

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Specialist / Project Manager to lead industrial pretreatment permitting and compliance projects for municipal and industrial clients throughout New England. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor while managing complex regulatory and permitting programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial wastewater regulations, pretreatment program management, permit development, compliance auditing, and client management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage municipal and industrial pretreatment program projects from proposal through completion.
• Prepare and review industrial discharge permits and permit modifications.
• Conduct Significant Industrial User (SIU) inspections and compliance evaluations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local pretreatment regulations.
• Develop permitting strategies and compliance plans for industrial clients.
• Support POTW pretreatment program implementation and optimization.
• Review industrial wastewater treatment operations and monitoring programs.
• Prepare technical reports, compliance assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipal officials, and industrial facilities.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Support proposal development and business growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 8–15 years of experience in environmental consulting, wastewater compliance, or pretreatment program management.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • EPA Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403)
  • NPDES permitting
  • Industrial wastewater regulations
  • Permit development and compliance management
• Experience working directly with municipal pretreatment programs and industrial facilities.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously.

Preferred

• Experience with local limits development.
• Experience supporting POTW program audits.
• Existing relationships with municipal or industrial clients in New England.
Business development and proposal-writing experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: $120,000–$140,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunity for advancement into Senior Project Manager or Practice Leader roles

Ideal Candidate

You are a technical expert in industrial pretreatment who enjoys solving complex compliance challenges, advising clients, and managing projects. You have the confidence to work independently, the experience to guide clients through regulatory requirements, and the leadership skills to grow long-term client relationships.

Salary Range: $120,000–$140,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and project management responsibilities. Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits included.