Senior Environmental Engineering Compliance Professional

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a motivated Senior Environmental Engineering Compliance Professional to support our team in the Chelmsford and Boston, MA offices.  These offices include a multi-disciplinary environmental, health & safety (EH&S) consulting team including engineers, scientists, and health and safety professionals. WSP offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of experienced EH&S engineers and scientists to address complex environmental challenges for our clients. The primary requirement of the position is environmental compliance experience with an in-depth knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Additional responsibilities of the position are:

• Ability to develop environmental standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training programs based on federal, state and local regulations, as well as client company directives
• Ability to conduct stormwater permitting & planning, wastewater permitting, SPCC planning, air emissions reporting & tracking, and chemical/hazardous material reporting (i.e., EPCRA/TURA) 
• Ability to manage environmental programs at client facilities
• Ability to conduct environmental audits/inspections and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Assisting with the management of hazardous waste, including waste characterization, satellite area inspections, training, and correspondence with government agencies
• Ability to conduct employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures
• Assist with industrial hygiene related projects, including personal air sampling, indoor air quality assessment, surface wipe sampling, facility decommissioning, qualitative assessments, etc.
• Lead initiatives to improve recycling, reduce waste and improve resource efficiency
• Be motivated, outgoing, and have the ability to interact with employees within various different industry settings
• Ability to identify and scope out projects for existing and new clients. 
• Demonstrated task and project management skills 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability/desire to lead tasks
• Attention to detail and a fast learner

Role Requirements

This role has the following requirements and the following preferred qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; A Master’s Degree is desirable
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience is required
• Knowledge of USEPA, MassDEP regulations, as well as knowledge of USDOT, MWRA, and other federal, state, and local regulations
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record 
• Ability to travel frequently to local project sites
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills and organizational abilities
• Enthusiasm for challenges and new initiatives
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, if required
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CEP, CHMM, PE
• Current Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license 
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local H&S regulations
• Previous consulting experience

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