Environmental Specialist - Water Quality

Parsons Corporation

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Specialist - Water Quality to join our team! In this role you will get to develop and implement water compliance and sustainability programs, monitoring policies, and regulation practices.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement water sustainability programs, policies, and practices.
• Provide necessary advice and guidance to meet RC objectives particularly related to wastewater treatment and water recycle / reuse.
• Identify and recommend best practices for reducing water consumption and improving water quality.
• Monitor water usage and identify opportunities for conservation and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on water performance metrics for various stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, policies, and trends in water treatment and sustainability.
• Review and evaluate water related data and technical reports submitted by the industries.
• Participate in inspections and prepare / review reports to ensure industrial compliance with RC s environment regulation (RCER) and determine extent of deviation for appropriate regulatory actions.
• Review and evaluate the environmental permit application packages, impact assessments and technical reports submitted by existing and new industries in support of their permit or waiver requests.
• Build partnerships with water conservation organizations, suppliers, and governmental agencies to align on water sustainability goals.
• Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and meetings focused on water stewardship.
• Participate in periodic revision of RCER and standards and implement the same in line with Kingdom's laws, international regulations and standards, and best practices.
• Lead and supervise small team in water monitoring, as and when required.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or directed by the RC.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or other relevant Sciences/Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the field of Environmental Management with primary experience within the heavy industries related to water recycling and wastewater treatment systems.
• Familiarity with water-related software tools for monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment regulations followed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Experience of the environmental regulatory process within heavy industries, preferably with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu or similar entity.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Intermediate computer skills are essential with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Certifications in water resource management or sustainability practices (e.g., LEED, ISO 14001).
• Experience managing a team, ideally as a supervisor or team leader, is preferable.