Environmental Compliance Specialist/Project Manager

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

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Foth is looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist/Project Manager to support industrial and manufacturing clients by managing environmental permitting, compliance reporting, and regulatory programs across air, water, and waste. This role blends technical expertise with project ownership - preparing permits, audits, and reports while working directly with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.


You'll manage projects with a high level of autonomy, collaborate with diverse teams, and travel to client sites as needed , while building relationships and expanding your experience across industries and geographies. This position is based in Milwaukee or Green Bay, WI with a hybrid work environment, offering flexibility, strong team support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Primarily Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing permit applications (CAA, WPDES, etc.) and technical documents, including reports, letters, and regulatory correspondence
• Prepare Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans
• Interpret and apply regulations and programs, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules
• Complete annual regulatory reports and monthly recordkeeping documentation
• Collaborate effectively with diverse business and technical teams to deliver multiple projects on time and within scope
• Work directly and effectively with clients
• Act as client facing manager on small to medium size projects
• Work on-site at industrial locations with limited supervision
• Travel as required for fieldwork and other client/business objectives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental consulting for industrial clients
• Project management experience
• Experience supporting and/or completing environmental audits and/or assessments
• Experience preparing permit applications and managing compliance reporting
• Experience working with regulatory agencies
• Experience preparing technical environmental compliance documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the food and beverage or light/heavy manufacturing industry
• Qualification-based environmental system auditor certification

$65,000 - $100,000 a year

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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