Environmental Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Confidential Environmental Consulting Firm
Job Description: Consulting Engineer/Scientist

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Consulting Engineer/Scientist to join our Houston office. This role involves collaborating with Project Managers to build teams and oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring accuracy and high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, coachable, and growth-oriented, eager to expand their technical and regulatory expertise while contributing to air quality and multimedia projects.

This position provides an opportunity to manage complex environmental projects, shape your professional path, and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, employee-focused firm. Our teams work closely with clients in a strategic partnership founded on authentic communication, personal ownership, and accountability. The selected candidate will be part of a team of experts dedicated to providing exceptional consulting services in regulatory compliance and environmental permitting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise for environmental permitting, compliance, and modeling projects.
• Maintain working knowledge and hands-on experience with environmental compliance across multiple state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Develop relationships with regulatory organizations, offering interpretation, review, and strategic analysis of environmental regulations.
• Plan, manage, and execute the technical aspects of projects to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate project timelines, ensuring adherence to internal quality processes and client expectations.
• Oversee the technical aspects of projects, delegate tasks effectively, and ensure regulatory and technical accuracy.
• Mentor junior staff while exemplifying the firm's core values in all professional interactions.
• Serve as a key technical resource for project management teams, bridging the gap between junior staff and senior leadership.
• Ensure project compliance with internal quality assurance standards, proactively communicating technical insights and timelines to the team.
• Engage in continuous learning to expand technical expertise, project management skills, client relationship management, and revenue generation.
• Meet utilization and billable hour goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, with 3-5 years of experience in environmental consulting, compliance, or regulatory work.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and technical requirements affecting clients.
• Commitment to professional excellence, adaptability, and continuous learning.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Leadership capability to build and mentor strong teams across diverse technical backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to advance their career in environmental consulting within a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and employee development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5 years of direct experience managing environmental air quality projects, air permitting, emissions calculations, and regulatory compliance with agencies such as as TCEQ and/or EPA?

Experience:

• Environmental consulting: 5 years (Required)
• Air quality control: 5 years (Required)
• Regulatory reporting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person