Environmental Specialist III or IV

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.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:Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherenceAssesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentationLeads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reportingPrepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestonesConducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identifies training needs and provides guidance, mentorship, and training to othersMonitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligationsCoordinates construction-phase compliance requirements (e.g., FERC certificate conditions, spill prevention, and restoration commitments) and track implementation to closureDevelops, 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 stakeholdersOther duties as assignedEnvironmental Specialist IVEducation/Years of Experience:Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experienceEnvironmental Specialist IIIEducation/Years of Experience:Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experienceOther Requirements:Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skillsStrong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirementsAbility to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlinesSkilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedulesExcellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagementAbility to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectivelyCommitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory complianceProactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges#LI-KM2About Houston (Williams Tower Location):Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking! Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city! If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more!Why Choose Williams?We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire.  With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!Competitive compensationAnnual incentive programHybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based rolesFlexible work schedule for most field-based roles401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contributionComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsGenerous company-paid life insurance and disability benefitsA consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings AccountHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid time off, including floating and company holidaysEmployee stock purchase planRobust employee learning and developmentHigh internal mobility (we promote from within)Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)Fertility coverage and adoption benefitsDomestic partner benefitsEducational reimbursementNon-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteerEmployee resource groupsEmployee as