Lead Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Description

• Track exceedances, adaptive-management triggers, and offshore environmental compliance documentation.
• Review method statements for jet trenching, mechanical dredging, diver tie-ins, and other in-water construction methods.
• Support agency notification requirements and prepare offshore environmental deliverables.
• Coordinate with vessel crews, offshore contractors, Water Quality Monitoring Leads, Protected Species Observer Leads, and marine specialists.
• Provide environmental compliance oversight for offshore construction projects.
• Review water-quality monitoring summaries, turbidity/total suspended solids (TSS) data, sediment monitoring logs, and vessel activity logs.

Requirements

• Expertise with State and Federal regulations governing offshore and in-water work (e.g., BOEM/BSEE, NMFS, USACE, state coastal programs), including permitting pathways and environmental compliance processes.
• Strong marine and coastal environmental science background, including experience with offshore ecosystems, benthic habitats, fisheries, marine species, or water-quality considerations.
• Proficiency with technical writing, offshore documentation workflows, field data tracking tools, and standard communication platforms.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with offshore construction contractors, vessel crews, regulatory/resource agencies, and technical specialists.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• Commitment to health and safety and the ability to adhere to WSP’s safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Proven experience leading and reviewing environmental technical reports, impact evaluations, siting analyses, and permit applications for offshore or coastal infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills for interpreting offshore monitoring data, identifying compliance risks, and recommending adaptive-management solutions.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Ability to support offshore schedules that may require extended or non-standard hours to align with vessel operations.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience working as an environmental scientist/engineer, including offshore or in-water environmental monitoring, marine fieldwork, coastal habitat assessments, and/or construction compliance oversight.
• Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary environmental teams, with strong QA/QC oversight skills.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance