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
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