Environmental Specialist IV/V

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours. As an Environmental Specialist- Power Innovation, you will manage end-to-end permitting and regulatory approvals for fast-paced Power Innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. You will develop permitting strategies, coordinate across technical, legal, and regulatory teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and track obligations throughout development and construction. You will support PUC/PSC approvals, advise on conditions tied to certificates, and prepare assets for operational handoff. In senior specialist roles, you will focus on strategy and negotiation, while in mid-level specialist roles, you will execute drafting, data compilation, and process management. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us. Responsibilities & Expectations Develops, maintains, improves and provides guidance on environmental processes/policies Assesses environmental risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or runs the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation Coordinates regular environmental planning, scheduling and cost estimating, including preparation of environmental impact assessments Provides guidance and mentorship to others and is involved in industry associations and environmental communities Leads projects or programs with significant risk and complexity to achieve objectives; develops the strategy for project execution and handles resource requirements Other duties as assigned Education & Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum fifteen (15) years of multifaceted environmental experience Preferred: Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in environmental soil and groundwater assessment and remediation at CERCLA (Superfund) and RCRA sites Other Requirements Preferred: Expertise with project management and stakeholder engagement for projects requiring Public Utility Commission (PUC) or Public Service Commission (PSC) approvals or certificates Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills Benefits Competitive compensation Annual incentive program Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid time off, including floating and company holidays Employee stock purchase plan Robust employee learning and development High internal mobility (we promote from within) Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent) Fertility coverage and adoption benefits Domestic partner benefits Educational reimbursement Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer Employee resource groups Employee assistance programs Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes #J-18808-Ljbffr