Environmental Specialist (III/IV)

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06/27/2026

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

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 III or IV, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in NEPA processes, as well as in water, cultural resources and natural resource permitting. In this role, you will manage projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations

Builds and maintains strong working relationships with state regulatory agencies in CO/WY or TX/LA while proactively advancing permitting strategies to support project timelines

Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence

Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation

Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting

Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones

Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identifies training needs and provides guidance, mentorship, and training to others

Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations

Coordinates construction-phase compliance requirements (e.g., FERC certificate conditions, spill prevention, and restoration commitments) and track implementation to closure

Develops, recommends, and implements improvements in air, water, waste management, and remediation systems; cultivates relationships with regulatory agencies and prepares status reports and briefings for leadership and project stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Environmental Specialist IV

Education/Years of Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experience

Environmental Specialist III

Education/Years of Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience

Other Requirements

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements
Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines
Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively
Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges
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Hourly/Salary Guidelines

(Minimum, Midpoint, Maximum)

$78,100 - $127,300 - $175,500

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means

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

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

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.

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