Environmental Specialist IV/V - PUC/PSC Commission SME

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.This role manages end-to-end permitting and regulatory approvals for fast-paced Power Innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Responsibilities include developing permitting strategies, coordinating across technical, legal, and regulatory teams, managing stakeholder engagement, and tracking obligations through development and construction. The position supports PUC/PSC approvals, advises on conditions tied to certificates, and prepares assets for operational handoff. Senior specialists focus on strategy and negotiation, while mid-level specialists handle drafting, data compilation, and process execution. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.Responsibilities/Expectations:Develops, maintains, improves and provides guidance on environmental processes/policiesAssesses environmental risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or runs the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentationCoordinates regular environmental planning, scheduling and cost estimating, including preparation of environmental impact assessmentsProvides guidance and mentorship to others and is involved in industry associations and environmental communitiesLeads projects or programs with significant risk and complexity to achieve objectives; develops the strategy for project execution and handles resource requirementsOther duties as assignedEducation/Years of Experience:Environmental Specialist IV:Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years’ environmental experienceEducation/Years of Experience:Environmental Specialist V:Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum fifteen (15) years of multifaceted environmental experiencePreferred: Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in environmental soil and groundwater assessment and remediation at CERCLA (Superfund) and RCRA sitesOther Requirements:Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skillsPreferred: Expertise with project management and stakeholder engagement for projects requiring Public Utility Commission (PUC) or Public Service Commission (PSC) approvals or certificates About PittsburghPittsburgh is a city full of adventure. If you love a good ball game or the great outdoors such as visiting in Pittsburgh’s “Golden Triangle” to see the Allegheny River, Monongahela River, and Ohio River converge, then Pittsburgh has you covered! The city is also known for its "Only in Pittsburgh" experiences and its unique and vibrant 90 neighborhoods that create the perfect places to live, hang out and explore.Also, Pittsburgh is a convenient, affordable place to live and work—with a cost of living The Steel City’s accent is a thing to behold, and you’ll find people living in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania speaking . You may hear the term “yinzer,” which is the equivalent to the word “y’all” and used to address two or more people as a second-person plural pronoun. If you’re moving to the ‘Burgh, learning Pittsburghese will help!Check out or 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 holidaysWellness Program with annual rewardsEmployee 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 assistance programsTechnology to make our work more productive and collaborativeRegular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

Created: 2026-02-13