Environmental Compliance Specialist – Offshore Wind

Title: Environmental Compliance Specialist

Location: Boston, MA

About NextWave

NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

About the Role

NextWave is working with a leading Offshore Wind developer in the US to find an Environmental Compliance Specialist to join their growing team. This person will support environmental compliance planning and management throughout the project lifecycle while working across teams including permitting and construction specialists.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations throughout all phases of offshore wind development
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to secure necessary environmental permits and approvals
• Monitor environmental impact assessments, mitigation measures, and post-construction compliance
• Conduct site audits, reporting, and corrective actions to address non-compliance or environmental concerns
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate environmental compliance strategies into project planning and execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in environmental compliance, ideally within the renewable energy or offshore wind sector
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including NEPA, BOEM, and marine wildlife protections
• Proven experience with environmental permitting, assessments, and regulatory agency coordination
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Application

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on the platform with your latest CV. We will review your application and revert back promptly.

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Diversity is a core value at NextWave Partners, and we are proud to be partnering with equal opportunities employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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