Job description
Join TerraNova Environmental Consulting as an Environmental Program Manager and lead strategic environmental initiatives for diverse clients across industrial and commercial sectors. This role blends compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence to minimize risk and maximize positive environmental outcomes.
In this role you will partner with site leaders, engineers, and regulators to design and implement programs that meet or exceed regulatory requirements while advancing our clients' sustainability goals. You will leverage data, analytics, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
We offer a collaborative, purpose-driven culture with a focus on professional growth, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. This position is based in Seattle, WA, with hybrid opportunities.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage environmental programs ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor permits, reporting, and audit processes across multiple facilities.
- Design and execute sustainability initiatives, including resource conservation, waste reduction, and emissions management.
- Coordinate internal audits and third-party reviews; manage corrective action tracking and verification.
- Collaborate with operations, EHS, and management to integrate environmental considerations into project planning and process design.
- Analyze environmental data and metrics; prepare dashboards and executive summaries for stakeholders.
- Provide training and mentorship to site teams on regulatory requirements and best practices.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental management, EHS, or compliance within relevant industries.
- Strong knowledge of EPA regulations, state equivalents, and ISO 14001 standards.
- Proven track record of leading complex compliance programs and audits.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to executives and regulators.
- Project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Data-driven mindset with proficiency in MS Office, environmental data platforms, and basic statistics.
- Professional certifications such as CEM, CHMM, or CPSP are a plus.