Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Location: Kansas City, KS

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Permanent

Salary: $82,000 – $122,000 + Annual Bonus

A leading Engineering and Architecture firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to join their team. This confidential, permanent position plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing environmental compliance across company operations and construction projects.

Position Overview: The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist will lead environmental programs across complex operating assets and construction sites. This role requires advanced knowledge of environmental regulations and hands-on experience managing compliance systems, permitting, field operations, and agency interactions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and a passion for environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage environmental compliance systems and lead internal audits
• Oversee permitting processes across all media, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment
• Represent the company during agency inspections and compliance negotiations
• Apply risk-based analysis to resolve regulatory applicability and compliance issues
• Conduct field inspections, collect environmental samples, and provide 24/7 emergency response support
• Mentor junior staff, develop procedures, and manage external consultants and contractors

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, oil and gas, or heavy industry
• Strong working knowledge of RCRA, NPDES, and SPCC (required); familiarity with Title V and Air Regulations (preferred)
• BS or BA preferred; degree in an environmental-related field is a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills across phone, email, text, and Teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and respond to emergency events 24/7 (unless on approved PTO)
• Experience with remediation and spill cleanup is a plus

Benefits: Up to 14% company 401K contributions (includes 6% quarterly profit sharing), discount stock purchase program, minimum of 3 weeks PTO plus sick time and floating holidays, full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Why Join Us: This is a leadership opportunity to shape environmental outcomes across high-impact projects. You’ll work with industry experts, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of a company that values your expertise and invests in your growth.