Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It�s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It�s how we are built � with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We�re just built to be better. We are a great company.
We are seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Manager to join our Redmond, WA team! Come join us! The Senior Construction Environmental Compliance Manager leads and delivers environmental compliance services during design and construction for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on Sound Transit, WSDOT, and other Washington public-agency projects. This role is highly technical and field-focused, responsible for ensuring contractor and agency compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and environmental commitments on heavy-civil, design-build, and progressive design-build projects. This position works closely with Sound Transit and WSDOT construction management teams, resident engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to proactively manage environmental risk, support construction schedules, and resolve compliance challenges in real time.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage environmental compliance programs for Sound Transit, WSDOT, and local agency transportation projects.
- Interpret and implement environmental permits, approvals, and commitments for complex capital projects, including:
- Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401
- ESA consultation and compliance
- Critical Areas Ordinances and local permits
- Fish-passage and mitigation requirements
- Stormwater permits, SWPPP development, and erosion/sediment control
- Serve as the primary environmental point of contact during construction, coordinating directly with Sound Transit and WSDOT staff, contractors, inspectors, and regulators.
- Develop, implement, and manage Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), permit compliance matrices, and environmental commitment tracking systems consistent with Sound Transit and WSDOT requirements.
- Conduct construction site inspections, environmental compliance monitoring, and environmental training for contractor and field staff.
- Support design-build and progressive design-build delivery by identifying environmental risks early, advising construction teams, and recommending practical, field-ready solutions.
- Prepare compliance documentation, inspection reports, corrective action plans, and agency correspondence.
- Lead coordination with regulatory agencies (e.g., USACE, Ecology, WDFW, USFWS, NMFS) during construction.
- Mentor junior environmental compliance staff and support field team development.
- Contribute to QA/QC processes and continuous improvement of environmental compliance workflows for Sound Transit and WSDOT projects.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor�s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in construction-phase environmental compliance, preferably on WSDOT and Sound Transit transportation projects.
- Demonstrated experience supporting heavy-civil, rail, roadway, bridge, and transit construction in Washington State.
- Relevant certifications such as CPESC, PWS, or similar preferred.
Technical requirements:
- Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following:
- Construction environmental compliance
- Stormwater and erosion control
- Wetlands and waters permitting
- ESA compliance and biological monitoring
- Fish passage and mitigation implementation
- Contaminated media management
- Working knowledge of Sound Transit and WSDOT environmental requirements, specifications, and construction compliance expectations.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced construction environments and interface directly with contractors and agency staff.
- Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
Compensation:
$120,000 - $130,000 annual salary.
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state�s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.
Who We Are:
We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry�s most exceptional people.
Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.
With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.
Our Values:
Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.
Atlas EEOC Statement
Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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