Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Team Lead

WSP • Shelton, CT

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About The Position

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President
to support and grow our
Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance services across the Northeast.  This
position is located in our Shelton or Glastonbury, CT offices, however other
northeast offices would be considered.  This role is intended for a seasoned
compliance specialist who can independently manage complex compliance projects,
serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and mentor junior staff while
contributing to continued business growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with regional and national compliance
leaders, supporting a wide range of industrial, commercial, energy, and
infrastructure clients.

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Your Impact

The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Specialist will:

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Experience supporting large industrial, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure clients.
• ISO14001 Lead Auditor Certification or prior ISO14001 and/or ISO45001 experience
• Demonstrated success with business development or client account support.
• Experience leading teams or mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver environmental compliance projects on schedule and within budget.
• Perform regulatory applicability analyses and compliance gap assessments.
• Prepare compliance documentation, including:  Air permits and compliance reports SPCC and SWPPP plans and related permit applications Hazardous waste compliance reviews Environmental audits and due diligence support
• Provide construction-phase and operational compliance support as needed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across WSP business lines.
• Ensure deliverables meet WSP quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow and shape environmental compliance services across the Northeast.
• Access to national technical experts and specialty practices.
• Strong pipeline of regulatory and compliance-driven work.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees