Senior Environmental Regulatory Compliance Engineer/Scientist

Terracon · Midland, TX · 3 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Regulatory Compliance Engineer or Scientist to lead local and regional compliance efforts and assist with projects across the country. This individual must have a strong technical background in Texas air permitting and be currently established in the air permitting market in Texas with strong knowledge of oil and gas, manufacturing, power generation, data centers, and industrial sectors.

The role involves growing the air permitting sector within the regulatory compliance practice, serving as a local point of contact, supporting regional and national environmental compliance endeavors, and maintaining client relationships. The individual will also review deliverables for quality, lead marketing efforts, prepare proposals, and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

Grow and expand existing environmental compliance services with a focus on air permitting.
Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables.
Manage projects and staff to ensure quality and timeliness.
Develop strong working relationships with clients and understand the local and regional market.
Develop proposals in response to RFPs and client requests.
Participate in the development of local and regional marketing strategies.
Support safety efforts to promote safety rules and guidelines.
Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions for client compliance with environmental regulations.
Review and prepare complex permit applications, including Title V permits, Permits by Rule, and New Source Review (major and minor sources).
Perform air permitting applicability determinations, permitting strategy, and emissions calculations (criteria pollutants, HAPs, GHGs).
Oversee air dispersion modeling (even if performed by others).
Conduct regulatory analysis, interpretation, and agency coordination/negotiation with TCEQ.
Lead client-facing technical discussions and strategy development.
Demonstrate general knowledge of other regulatory compliance areas, including:
- Stormwater (municipal, industrial, construction)
- RCRA/Hazardous waste
- Oil Storage/SPCC plans
- SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting
- Industrial wastewater

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering (preferred), or an environmental-related discipline.
Minimum 13 years’ experience, which may include advanced study and research in the field.
PhD in Environmental Engineering preferred.
Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work with a positive attitude.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Operating Group Manager and Service Line Director approval.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status or recognition as a specialized technical subject matter expert (SME).
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher.

Benefits