WSP · 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 expWSP is currently seeking a Lead Environmental Compliance Coordinator to support complex offshore and coastal infrastructure projects. The role involves providing advanced technical assistance for environmental data analysis and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements during in-water construction activities.
Responsibilities
Provide environmental compliance oversight for offshore construction projects
Review water-quality monitoring summaries, turbidity/total suspended solids (TSS) data, sediment monitoring logs, and vessel activity logs
Coordinate with vessel crews, offshore contractors, Water Quality Monitoring Leads, Protected Species Observer Leads, and marine specialists
Review method statements for jet trenching, mechanical dredging, diver tie-ins, and other in-water construction methods
Support agency notification requirements and prepare offshore environmental deliverables
Track exceedances, adaptive-management triggers, and offshore environmental compliance documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a closely related field
7 to 10 years of experience working as an environmental scientist/engineer, including offshore or in-water environmental monitoring, marine fieldwork, coastal habitat assessments, and/or construction compliance oversight
Strong marine and coastal environmental science background, including experience with offshore ecosystems, benthic habitats, fisheries, marine species, or water-quality considerations
Expertise with State and Federal regulations governing offshore and in-water work (e.g., BOEM/BSEE, NMFS, USACE, state coastal programs), including permitting pathways and environmental compliance processes
Demonstrated experience coordinating with offshore construction contractors, vessel crews, regulatory/resource agencies, and technical specialists
Proven experience leading and reviewing environmental technical reports, impact evaluations, siting analyses, and permit applications for offshore or coastal infrastructure projects
Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary environmental teams, with strong QA/QC oversight skills
Proficiency with technical writing, offshore documentation workflows, field data tracking tools, and standard communication platforms
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills for interpreting offshore monitoring data, identifying compliance risks, and recommending adaptive-management solutions
Commitment to health and safety and the ability to adhere to WSP's safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
Ability to support offshore schedules that may require extended or non-standard hours to align with vessel operations
Occasional travel, including coastal or vessel-based travel, may be required depending on project 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
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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