Environmental Compliance Specialist

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Specialist to provide ongoing environmental compliance support for two industrial manufacturing facilities located in Lincoln and Norfolk, Nebraska. The successful candidate will serve as the primary local environmental resource, conducting routine site visits, supporting compliance programs, maintaining regulatory documentation, identifying compliance risks, and assisting facility personnel with implementation of environmental management requirements.

The position is ideal for an experienced environmental professional seeking flexible, part-time employment while leveraging extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and industrial facility operations.
Your Impact

• Conduct routine weekly site visits at Lincoln and Norfolk manufacturing facilities.
• Perform environmental compliance inspections and document findings, observations, and corrective actions.
• Support facility compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Assist with management and implementation of:
  • Title V Air Permit programs
  • Air emissions tracking and reporting
  • NPDES and stormwater compliance requirements
  • SPCC Plan implementation and maintenance
  • SWPPP inspections and documentation
  • Hazardous waste and RCRA compliance programs
  • Chemical management programs
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Review environmental records for completeness and compliance.
• Support preparation of annual, quarterly, and monthly regulatory reports.
• Maintain compliance calendars and permit tracking systems.
• Assist with regulatory agency inspections, audits, and information requests.
• Prepare site visit summaries and compliance status reports.
• Track corrective actions and support closure of identified compliance issues.
• Coordinate with WSP subject matter experts and client environmental personnel as needed.
• Provide routine office support, compliance guidance, and technical assistance between site visits.
• Support environmental compliance gap assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Air quality compliance and Title V permits
  • Hazardous waste and RCRA regulations
  • Stormwater and wastewater compliance
  • SPCC and SWPPP programs
  • Environmental reporting requirements
  • Regulatory inspections and audits
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple industrial manufacturing facilities.
• ISO 14001 implementation or audit experience.
• EPA Method 9 certification or previous certification.
• Experience with EPA electronic reporting systems and state environmental databases.
• Familiarity with Nebraska environmental regulations and reporting programs.

Expected Commitment

• Approximately 20-30 hours per week.
• Weekly presence at both Lincoln and Norfolk facilities.
• Flexible schedule based on facility needs and regulatory deadlines.
• Primarily field-based with remote administrative support activities.

About Us

About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.


At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?


WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.


The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.


NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:


WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.