Senior Environmental Regulatory Compliance Engineer/Scientist
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. With more than 5,000 employees in over 150 offices, services are available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is driven by valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new opportunities.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to lead local and regional compliance efforts and assist with projects across the country. The role requires a strong technical background in environmental regulatory compliance, with a focus on growing the air permitting sector within the regulatory compliance practice. The individual will serve as a local point of contact, provide support for regional and national environmental compliance endeavors, and develop new client relationships.
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.
- Understand the local and regional market and develop strong working relationships with clients.
- 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 to help clients achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
- Review deliverables for quality following company standards and policies.
- Provide leadership in environmental compliance marketing efforts.
- Maintain existing and develop new client relationships.
- Train, mentor, and direct field staff and project professionals.
- Serve as a local point of contact for air permitting and regulatory compliance.
Specialized Air Permitting Experience
- Title V permits
- Permits by Rule
- New Source Review (major and minor sources)
- Air permitting applicability determinations and permitting strategy
- Emissions calculations (criteria pollutants, HAPs, GHGs)
- Review and preparation of complex permit applications
- Oversight of air dispersion modeling (even if performed by others)
- Regulatory analysis and interpretation
- Agency coordination and negotiation with TCEQ
- Client-facing technical discussions and strategy development
General Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- 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
- Flexible work schedule and remote work opportunities when appropriate.
- Excellent compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock).
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Education reimbursement.
- Company stock purchase plan.
- Various bonus programs.