Compliance Consultant Jobs in Texas
Compliance consultant jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, energy, healthcare, and technology across a market that ranges from entry-level analyst roles through senior advisory positions. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the largest share of openings, where employers like JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, and ExxonMobil have long-established compliance functions. The most in-demand specialties are regulatory risk, healthcare compliance, and financial crimes prevention. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ERM is hiring a Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant embedded with a technology client in Pecos, Texas. This role will be a key player in both the strategic development and compliant execution of environmental permits for data center projects during their construction phase. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), limited-term role with a 12-month duration, with a possible 6-month extension.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with subject-matter experts to satisfy compliance obligations and Environmental Requirements based on the timing of the overall construction schedule.
- Coordination with Permit Managers to understand permit conditions and drive understanding for Construction teams to ensure compliance with all environmental approvals
- Management of environmental and construction consultants that support the overall site delivery. Consultants support the Compliance Team by conducting required site inspections, regular reporting to internal stakeholders, assisting with agency discussions, submission of AHJ notifications and reports, and advising construction teams on compliance concerns that arise in the field.
- Identification and mitigation of issues that occur during construction related to any of the following: stormwater, wetlands, streams (CWA 404/401), threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, buffers, tree preservations, and air compliance. Assistance and coordination with permitting teams to deliver construction requested permit modifications.
- Support of regulatory agency, stakeholder and community engagement activities for new builds.
- Support of development of environmental risk and compliance mitigations to enable datacenter construction and operations within development timelines.
- Management of environmental compliance planning and execution for pre-construction activities and operational turnover.
- Communication of environmental requirements and environmental expertise to diverse internal and external stakeholders. Construction Environmental Compliance Lead will maintain and report project status regularly and contribute to the development and continued improvement of an Environmental Excellence program for datacenter delivery and construction.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field preferred.
- Knowledgeable on CWA 404/401 permits; experience managing and overseeing these permits in the state of Virginia
- A minimum of 5 years of project management and environmental permitting experience.
- Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams.
- Experience with mission-critical facilities or large-scale construction projects.
For the Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant position, the anticipated annual base pay is $72,800-$94,000 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance consultant jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field
- Relevant certification such as CHC, CCEP, or CRCM recognized in Texas
- Three or more years of experience in regulatory, legal, or risk functions
- Familiarity with Texas-specific regulations in energy, healthcare, or financial services
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state compliance frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, draft policies, and train internal teams
Compliance Consultant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance consultant in Texas?
Most compliance consultants in Texas enter the field with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related discipline, then build credentials through industry certifications. The Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional designation from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and the Certified Healthcare Compliance credential from the Health Care Compliance Association are widely recognized by Texas employers. Texas has no single state licensing board for compliance consultants, so professional certification paired with sector-specific experience is the practical path.
How much do compliance consultants make in Texas?
Compliance consultants in Texas earn a median of about $75,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,170 for the lowest 10% to over $126,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance consultants in Texas?
Employers hiring compliance consultants in Texas right now include Qualus, Protiviti, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's mix of large financial institutions, energy majors, and regional health systems means demand is consistent across multiple industries rather than concentrated in one sector.
Which Texas cities have the most compliance consultant jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most compliance consultant openings in Texas. Houston's dominance reflects its concentration of energy companies, petrochemical firms, and large regional banks that maintain robust in-house compliance teams, while Dallas draws demand from financial services headquarters and major healthcare networks, and Austin's fast-growing tech sector has added a steady stream of regulatory and risk roles.
Are there remote compliance consultant jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. Compliance consulting is largely desk-based and document-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of compliance consultant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have adopted flexible models for this type of work. Policy review, audit support, and regulatory reporting are the functions most consistently offered on a remote basis.
How can I get hired as a compliance consultant in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a compliance analyst or risk analyst role at a large Texas employer, where structured programs exist for candidates without direct compliance experience. Major Texas health systems such as HCA Houston Healthcare and UT Southwestern hire compliance associates who move in from adjacent roles in healthcare administration, billing, or legal support. Financial institutions in Dallas and Houston regularly bring in early-career candidates with finance or accounting backgrounds into compliance operations teams. Earning the CCEP-I certificate for entry-level professionals gives applicants a recognized credential that signals seriousness to Texas hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to compliance consultant jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to compliance consultant jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and other markets. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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