AltaGas

WGL - Environmental Specialist

Springfield, VA Full time

Job Description

WGL - Environmental Specialist

Join a dynamic, solutions-driven team where no two days are the same. As an Environmental Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance in supporting permitting construction projects from start through execution. You’ll collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and regulators to keep projects compliant, on schedule, and environmentally responsible.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead environmental compliance across water, wastewater, stormwater, erosion control, and permitting programs

  • Review construction plans, coordinate permits (local, state, federal), and ensure readiness for project start

  • Conduct site inspections, deliver training, and participate in pre-construction meetings

  • Prepare and write environmental compliance plans to support project execution and regulatory requirements

  • Monitor regulatory changes, identify risks, and implement proactive solutions

  • Maintain accurate compliance records and interface with agencies like DEQ, MDE, DOEE, EPA, and USACE

  • Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and corrective actions

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3+ years of environmental compliance experience in construction, consulting, or utilities

  • Knowledge of Clean Water Act, NPDES, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management

  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills

  • Ability to train teams and influence compliance practices

  • Nice to Have: GIS skills, construction management experience, contractor oversight

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

 

Why WGL?

  • Every day is different — hands-on field work, problem-solving, and collaboration across teams

  • Join a fun, dynamic, and supportive team that values learning and professional growth

  • Make a visible impact by keeping projects compliant, moving forward, and environmentally responsible

We offer a competitive salary range of $79,200 to $114,975 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

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    For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

    U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.