Environmental Specialist III/IV

Environmental Specialist managing compliance and permits for energy projects at Williams. Developing environmental processes and providing guidance on risk assessments in air, water, and waste management.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeMead • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $97,800 - $127,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental processes, compliance, and risk assessment, with a strong focus on regulatory documentation and project management. Proven ability to mentor others and cultivate relationships with regulatory agencies while ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.

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Environmental Risk AssessmentEnvironmental Compliance AuditsEnvironmental Permit ApplicationsProject Planning and ImplementationRegulatory Documentation

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Hard Skills

Environmental ProcessesEnvironmental PoliciesEnvironmental Impact AssessmentsCost EstimatingAir ManagementWater ManagementWaste ManagementRemediation ActivitiesCompliance ReportingDue Diligence Investigations

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoringTraining

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsPC Skills

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal RegulationsEnvironmental Compliance Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops, maintains 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
Participates in environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, preparation of environmental impact assessments and reporting
Provides guidance and mentors others
Prepares and submits sophisticated applications to procure environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations and coordinate with company partners
Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as the need arises
Identifies environmental training needs and provides training
Develops, recommends and implements improvements for systems and practices in air, water, waste management and/or remediation activities for assigned areas
Prepares and submits all required compliance reports/certifications; develops and maintains documentation related to environmental compliance programs
Cultivates relationships between Williams and regulatory agencies
Interprets applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and ensures compliance with such regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about