Regulatory Compliance Project Manager - Earth Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Regulatory Compliance Manager — Environmental

Location : North Dakota (on-site; regional travel across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to join our growing environmental consulting team. This leadership role is responsible for managing and expanding regulatory compliance services for clients across North Dakota and surrounding states. The position requires expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental auditing, and client management. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (NDDEQ, SD DANR, EPA) and experience in programs including stormwater (SWPPP), wastewater (NPDES / NDPDES), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), hazardous waste (RCRA), air permitting (Title V / minor source), and chemical reporting (EPCRA, Tier II, TRI).

Key Responsibilities

Lead environmental compliance programs for multiple clients across ND, SD, MN, and MT

Prepare, review, and submit permit applications (stormwater, wastewater, air, SPCC, RCRA, NPDES / NDPDES) and regulatory reports

Conduct site visits, inspections, and compliance audits, ensuring corrective actions and continuous improvement

Develop and implement operational compliance plans, monitoring schedules, sampling programs, and reporting systems

Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies (NDDEQ, EPA, SD DANR, local authorities)

Provide technical guidance to client management teams and mentor junior staff

Monitor evolving regulations and proactively update compliance strategies

Manage client portfolios, project budgets, and schedules while expanding regulatory compliance services

Represent clients during regulatory inspections, enforcement actions, and negotiations

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, preferably within consulting

Demonstrated expertise in stormwater management, wastewater permitting, SPCC plans, air permitting, and hazardous waste compliance

Familiarity with regulatory systems including NetDMR, RCRAInfo, TRI-MEweb, and Tier II reporting tools

40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or ability to obtain); professional credentials such as CHMM, CEP, or CPESC strongly preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to interact with clients, regulators, and internal teams

Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel up to 25% regionally

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary range

Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead high-impact regulatory compliance projects across multiple industries

Exposure to diverse programs including stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, RCRA, air permitting, and EPCRA

Be part of a fast-growing consulting firm with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Make a measurable difference by ensuring clients meet and exceed environmental compliance standards