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Environmental Specialist II or III

Williams Companies

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Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

As an Environmental Specialist III, the employee applies functional and technical expertise in air, water and/or waste to run moderately complex projects and programs. The role develops environmental processes, assesses risk, supports permitting and compliance, and interprets regulations. Williams lists a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of environmental experience as required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Air, Water, and Waste ExpertiseOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficePC Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree4+ Years Environmental Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

TX Houston - Station 35

LA Ragley

Relocation Eligible

Full time

R112920

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As an Environmental Specialist III, you will need functional and technical expertise and skills in areas of air, water and/or waste. In this role, you will run projects and programs of moderate complexity that require a specialized breadth of expertise.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

  • Develops, maintains and provides guidance on environmental processes/policies; conducts required environmental training

  • Assesses environmental risk, provides recommendations to address risk and participates in or handles the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation

  • Participates in environmental project planning and implementation, including scheduling, cost estimating, preparation of environmental impact assessments and reporting

  • Prepares and submits sophisticated applications to procure environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other authorizations and coordinates with company partners

  • Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations, as the need arises

  • Develops, recommends and implements improvements for systems and practices in air, water, waste management and/or remediation activities for assigned areas

  • Assists with the preparation of all required compliance reports/certifications and development and maintenance of documentation related to environmental compliance programs

  • Cultivates relationships between Williams and regulatory agencies

  • Interprets applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and ensures compliance with such regulations

  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

  • Required: Bachelor’s degree and minimum four (4) years’ environmental experience

Other Requirements:

  • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

  • 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

  • Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

  • Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

  • Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

  • Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

  • HSA and FSA options

  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Domestic partner benefits

  • Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies (https://www.williams.com/total-rewards/) .

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?

As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.

We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

  • Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits

  • Growth and development opportunities

  • An inclusive culture where you can be yourself

  • Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!

Learn About Wiliams (https://www.williams.com/)

How this job compares

Set against the 345 open Environmental Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$82–131K/yr155 salary ranges
  • US median$33–50/hr65 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Environmental Specialist jobs in Texas and 345 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Environmental Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (257 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 164 of the 345 open Environmental Specialist jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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