About Williams Companies

Williams Companies is a leading energy infrastructure company dedicated to making clean energy happen. We operate pipelines, processing plants, and storage facilities across North America, powering homes, businesses, and industries with reliable natural gas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Williams employs thousands of passionate professionals committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our Houston office in the iconic Williams Tower offers a vibrant hub for environmental experts to thrive in the heart of the energy capital.

Position Summary

Williams is seeking a talented Environmental Specialist III or IV to join our dynamic team in Houston, Texas. This senior-level role demands functional and technical expertise in NEPA processes, water permitting, cultural resources, and natural resource management. You'll manage projects and programs of moderate to high complexity, ensuring regulatory compliance for large-scale energy initiatives. Whether you're handling Level III responsibilities with 4+ years of experience or stepping into the advanced Level IV role requiring 8+ years, this position offers a chance to make a real impact on clean energy projects. If you have a passion for environmental stewardship and regulatory excellence, bring your energy to Williams and grow with a company that values your best self.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation while interpreting federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assess environmental risks, recommend and execute mitigation strategies, including preparation of regulatory documentation.
• Lead or support project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit complex permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances; maintain permitting schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Conduct compliance audits and due diligence; identify training needs and mentor team members.
• Monitor changes in regulations like FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, and NHPA, evaluating impacts on timelines, costs, and obligations.
• Develop improvements in air, water, waste management, and remediation; build agency relationships and brief leadership.
• Other duties as assigned, with safety as the utmost priority.

Required Qualifications

Environmental Specialist IV: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years’ environmental experience.

Environmental Specialist III: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years’ environmental experience.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC applications.
• Strong knowledge of FERC, NEPA, and state/federal permitting processes.
• Ability to juggle multiple permits on large-scale projects with tight deadlines.
• Expertise in permitting timelines and project schedule integration.
• Superior written/verbal communication for agency and stakeholder interactions.
• Leadership in cross-functional teams and consultant management.
• Commitment to environmental compliance and proactive problem-solving.

Why Join Us

At Williams, this isn’t just a job—it's an opportunity to explore your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who challenge you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone thrives regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Our Houston office in Williams Tower is steps from the Galleria, boasting 700+ retailers, fine dining, and hotels, with free onsite parking. Houston, the fourth-largest U.S. city, offers unmatched diversity, parks, and a 300-mile bikeway network—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit visithoustontexas.com for more.

Choose Williams for competitive pay (estimated $95K-$160K based on level and experience), comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and the chance to contribute to clean energy. Guided by our Core Values, you'll learn, grow, and do work that means something. Apply today and power the future with us!