Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Company: ENSAFE
Location: Memphis
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description EnSafe is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our team of professionals in Memphis, TN . Successful candidates must be willing to work at the Memphis, TN Office location; relocation assistance is available to support this request. EnSafe is an employee-owned global environmental consulting and engineering firm. We strive to provide cutting-edge, creative solutions for our clients. EnSafe specializes in custom solutions in Environmental Management and Planning, Civil Design Engineering, Environmental Restoration, Natural & Water Resources, Health & Safety, and Technology, with offices operating within the U.S. What We Are Looking For: There are no typical days at EnSafe, and this role is no exception. As a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will lead our employees and clients in project management, coordination, and the implementation of comprehensive projects. EnSafe 's environmental compliance professionals evaluate industrial facilities' compliance status, assist them in applying for and complying with various environmental permits, and help facilities identify and comply with other environmental obligations. EnSafe is committed to providing pragmatic, cost-effective strategies to maintain compliance, minimize liability, and enhance environmental performance. Joining our team means immersing yourself in an environment that nurtures creativity, encourages collaboration across all levels, fosters a supportive culture, and facilitates professional growth. What You Will Be Doing: Apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations to deliver defensible compliance solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal, and state government clients while supporting client development and market growth. Key responsibilities include: Independently develop, prepare, and submit environmental compliance documents such as Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, annual EPCRA Tier II and TRI reports, Annual Waste Summaries, Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Applications, and Semi-Annual Compliance reports in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements, serving as the technical owner and primary author of deliverables. Perform hands-on environmental compliance audits for EnSafe clients that identify regulatory non-conformances and associated corrective actions. Serve as the technical lead to ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented to address non-conformities at client sites. Develop and implement multimedia environmental compliance programs across wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and EPCRA (Tier II, Form R/TRI 312 and 313 reporting). Provide project management for environmental compliance and permitting engagements, including proposal development, technical execution, project coordination, and project billing. Support and help lead the environmental compliance service line in Tennessee, including mentoring and supervising junior compliance staff with an emphasis on technical consulting development. Periodic overnight travel to client locations in Tennessee, as well as throughout the U.S., to support consulting engagements and compliance activities. After successful integration into EnSafe and project management, move into client management and development. Minimum Skills and Requirements: Bachelor of Science in engineering, environmental science, or related field. 10 years of relevant Environmental Compliance experience with consulting experience. A Professional Engineering license, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or other environmental certifications are preferred. Seasoned technical writer; able to produce technically complete permit applications, contingency plans, compliance audit reports, annual compliance reports, and technical responses to regulatory agencies based on technical data and engineering analyses. Strong consulting, relationship-building, and critical thinking skills are required. Project management experience, including developing scopes of work, cost proposals and schedules, and managing multiple project teams simultaneously. A “Seller and Doer”, working with industrial clients with a proven track record in business development. A business mindset: supporting corporate goals of growing revenue, maintaining profitability, and sustaining utilization through billable hours while successfully managing a variety of projects and personnel. Experience in air permitting, emissions calculations, inventories, and air modeling is not required, but preferred. Why Join EnSafe? Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards. Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives, including health tracking tools. Purpose Driven Work EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting that makes a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, with a focus on both employee well-being and helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.” A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path. Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving. About Us: EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with opportunities for growth and development. We build enduring, trustworthy relationships with each of our clients, focusing on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting and retaining high-quality individuals over the long term. At EnSafe, we are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company. EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing. Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com LI-MJ1

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