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WSP Global Inc
Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Team Lead
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What they do
An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.
$103,585 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
This Opportunity 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 Buffalo, NY office, 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. Why WSP? 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. 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. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. 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. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Who You Are Basic/Required Qualifications 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