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WSP in the U.S. · 1 month ago

Lead Environmental Compliance Coordinator

350 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 07960, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Compliance Coordinator to support major construction programs across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This role provides high-level environmental compliance oversight, coordination with regulatory agencies, and technical leadership for multi-site construction efforts.

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Responsibilities

Provide oversight of environmental compliance for construction project locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Review field reports, contractor submittals, restoration plans, and applicable state permit documentation

Coordinate with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), conservation districts, and local agencies

Maintain compliance logs, issue trackers, and permit-condition matrices for both PA and NJ work scopes

Support construction sequencing for project locations and evaluating seasonal/environmental work constraints

Provide interpretation of regulatory requirements and environmental commitments to field teams

Qualification

Environmental ScienceEnvironmental ComplianceRegulatory CoordinationEnvironmental RegulationsTechnical WritingField DocumentationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field

7 to 10 years of experience performing environmental surveys, construction monitoring, habitat/impact assessments, or environmental compliance oversight for infrastructure projects

Strong environmental science/ecology background with experience in wetlands, streams, habitats, sensitive species, and restoration compliance

Demonstrated ability to oversee environmental compliance for construction locations across PA and NJ, including review of field reports, contractor submittals, restoration plans, and permit documentation

Experience coordinating directly with PADEP, NJDEP, county conservation districts, and local agencies regarding environmental requirements and field compliance expectations

Experience maintaining compliance logs, corrective-action trackers, and permit-condition matrices for multi-location construction scopes

Ability to evaluate construction sequencing, seasonal restrictions, environmental timing windows, and other regulatory constraints

Experience interpreting environmental commitments and regulatory requirements for construction managers, field teams, and contractor personnel

Established experience leading and reviewing environmental technical reports, impact evaluations, siting analyses, and environmental permit applications

Strong familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations, resource permitting processes, and agency coordination pathways

Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, QA/QC oversight, and mentoring junior environmental staff

Proficiency with technical writing, field documentation systems, and office/communication software

Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills for evaluating field conditions, interpreting data, and resolving compliance-related challenges

Proven commitment to safety and ability to adhere to WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules aligned with construction needs, which may extend beyond standard workweeks

Occasional travel required based on project-specific needs

Preferred

Master's Degree is preferred

Essential professional licensure/certification

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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