Permitting & Compliance Specialist – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

About Waga Energy

Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future.

Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared

Already in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission of driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all.

Guided by the values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.

About The Position - Responsibilities & Duties Waga Energy, Inc.

, an innovative Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) producer specializing in landfill gas upgrading is currently seeking candidates for the position of

Permitting & Compliance Specialist

in our

Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area)

office to support our growing activities in the US.

Occasional domestic travel to project sites may be required (estimated 10%).

Role

Reporting to the QHSE Manager, the Permitting & Compliance Specialist is a member of a collaborative Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) team who serves as a subject matter expert and internal advisor on all permitting & compliance related matters. This role primarily supports Waga Energy’s US subsidiary while working regularly with QHSE team members located in France and Canada. Principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Regulatory Permitting

- Assisting with the coordination of the environmental and construction permitting process for all US WAGABOX® projects from the initial stages of development through project completion in coordination with internal project delivery and operations & maintenance teams.

- Participating in the collaborative effort of preparing permit applications, modifications, and approvals.

- Supporting the ongoing maintenance, renewal, and modification of operating permits.

- Managing permitting requirements related to stormwater, leachate management, and landfill gas operations.

- Monitoring applicable regulatory requirements including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA for landfills, as well as related state and local programs.

Compliance Tracking, Reporting & Audits

- Tracking permit conditions, compliance obligations, and regulatory deadlines to ensure continuous compliance across all US WAGABOX® sites.

- Preparing required environmental compliance reports for federal, state, and local agencies.

- Conducting internal compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential non-compliance or regulatory risks.

- Developing and implementing corrective action plans and mitigation strategies to address identified risks and audit findings.

- Maintaining accurate and complete compliance records, documentation, and audit support materials.

Cross-Functional Liaison & Communications

- Advising internal teams on permitting strategy, compliance requirements, and regulatory risks.

- Communicating regulatory expectations, permit conditions, and compliance requirements clearly and effectively across internal teams.

- Assisting with the coordination of compliance activities with external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and landfill partners as needed.

- Contributing to continuous improvement of internal permitting and compliance processes as US operations expand.

Required Qualifications

About You - Qualifications & Skills

- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, construction management, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, engineering, physical/natural sciences, or a closely related technical discipline.

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for industrial, energy, infrastructure, or waste-related facilities.

- Demonstrated experience managing air, water, and solid waste permitting and compliance obligations for operating facilities.

- Understanding of solid waste regulations, specifically landfill gas and leachate management.

- Working knowledge of federal/state/local building codes (IBC) and applicable environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and relevant state and local programs.

- Experience coordinating permit applications, renewals, modifications, and approvals with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies including, building and land use permits, air quality permits, Title V operating permits, environmental permits, noise and nuisance permits, and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for landfills.

- Proven ability to track permit conditions, compliance deadlines, and reporting requirements across multiple sites/projects.

- Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of permit applications, regulatory correspondence, and compliance reports.

- Excellent organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills, including audit preparation and regulatory file management.

Compliance, Analysis & Audit Skills

- Experience interpreting environmental monitoring data and assessing compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.

- Ability to conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments and develop corrective action or mitigation plans.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple regulatory workstreams simultaneously.

Communication & Collaboration Skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly explain regulatory requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members as well as regulatory agencies and other external parties.

- Self-motivated, accountable professional who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities while collaborating within a global, multidisciplinary team.

- Comfort working independently while exercising sound judgment and escalating issues appropriately.

Other Qualifications (Preferred But Not Required.)

- Knowledge of landfill gas collection systems and renewable natural gas (RNG) processing technologies.

- Familiarity with pipeline interconnection requirements and gas quality specifications.

- Familiarity with operational certifications for renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities and similar RNG-related certifications and regulatory programs.

- Experience working in a multi-national, multi-site organization.

Culture

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions. Work from home is currently available 1 day per week.

Recruiting Process Waga Energy's Recruiting Process Typically Includes The Following Steps

- Interview with human resources representative via phone or Teams.

- Interview with applicable department manager and human resources representative via Teams.

- Candidate completes Predictive Index (PI) cognitive and behavioral assessments.

- Possible second interview with executive level manger in-person or via Teams.

Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies : Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires or candidate recommendations from external agencies.