WSP · 1 month ago
Senior Offshore Environmental Compliance Manager (Field)
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Offshore Environmental Compliance Coordinator to support their Earth & Environment Team. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance during marine operations on offshore construction projects in New York and New Jersey, providing technical support for environmental data collection and monitoring.
Responsibilities
Oversee marine-based environmental inspection teams assigned to construction projects segments in NJ and NY
Coordinate with vessel crews, offshore contractors, Water Quality Monitoring Leads, Protected Species Observer Leads, and marine specialists
Review method statements for in-water construction methods
Support agency notification requirements and prepare offshore environmental deliverables
Resolve real-time offshore compliance issues with vessel supervisors and construction managers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field
5 to 7 years of experience conducting environmental fieldwork, construction monitoring, marine surveys, or offshore environmental compliance
Strong understanding of offshore and coastal ecosystems, marine species, habitats, and environmental sensitivities associated with in-water work
Experience coordinating directly with vessel crews, offshore contractors, Water Quality Monitoring Leads, Marine Protected Species Observer Leads, and marine environmental specialists
Ability to oversee offshore environmental inspection teams and support real-time decision-making in field conditions
Experience reviewing method statements for in-water construction activities (e.g., jet trenching, mechanical dredging, cable lay, diver operations)
Ability to prepare offshore environmental deliverables, support agency notification workflows, and maintain environmental compliance documentation
Demonstrated competency with State and Federal environmental regulations governing offshore and marine construction activities (e.g., BOEM/BSEE, NMFS, USACE, state coastal programs)
Experience contributing to environmental reports, impact evaluations, siting analyses, and permit documentation
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain regulatory requirements and environmental commitments to vessel crews and construction managers
Ability to work independently in offshore environments while providing leadership and QA/QC oversight to junior field staff
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret monitoring results, identify environmental risks, and recommend corrective or adaptive management measures
Proven record of safety awareness and ability to comply with WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
Ability to support non-standard schedules, including extended vessel shifts and rotational offshore deployments
Position requires 100% travel, including offshore vessel mobilizations and extended field assignments
Preferred
Master's Degree is preferred
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
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
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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