• Job Description

  Req#: 537972

  Senior Principal Scientist – Environmental Compliance Strategy

  Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist to serve as a trusted senior advisor and technical leader across our Environmental Management programs. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping regulatory strategy, staying ahead of evolving environmental regulations, and establishing best practices to support ECT’s clients and internal teams. While this position will have a strong focus on NPDES permitting and Clean Water Act compliance for power generation and industrial clients, it will also provide strategic support to a wide range of teams within ECT, enhancing compliance services across sectors.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as ECT’s lead subject matter expert on NPDES permitting and water quality compliance, especially for power generation and other industrial sectors.
  • Monitor and interpret environmental regulations and policies, particularly those under the Clean Water Act, to inform strategy and ensure clients' regulatory readiness.
  • Develop and lead implementation of best practices and internal tools (e.g., SOPs, templates, guidance documents) that elevate regulatory compliance services firm-wide.
  • Provide strategic technical support for the siting, permitting, and development of facilities such as data centers, renewable energy sites, and advanced water treatment systems.
  • Guide clients through complex permitting processes and support the optimization of water-related systems, including discharges, cooling water intake structures, and reuse strategies.
  • Represent clients in discussions and negotiations with regulatory agencies; provide expert insight to support appeals, litigation, or administrative actions.
  • Mentor and lead project teams to deliver high-quality, technically sound solutions with consistency and efficiency across projects.
  • Conduct audits and assessments to identify risk mitigation and performance improvement opportunities across a diverse client base.
  • Actively engage with industry forums and agency networks to maintain visibility and inform ECT’s regulatory strategy and client offerings.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, with specialized knowledge of water-related regulatory programs and power generation infrastructure.
  • In-depth understanding of NPDES permitting, 316(a)/(b), effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs), and related Clean Water Act provisions.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and guiding cross-functional regulatory strategies.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.
  • Experience supporting legal and regulatory proceedings is highly valued.

  Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• About the company

  From offices throughout the United States, ECT provides multidisciplinary services to clients worldwide. More than 70 percent of our projects are conducted for repeat clients, demonstrating ECT’s commitment to the highest levels of quality technical se...

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