Environmental Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Terracon is seeking an experienced Environmental Regulatory Compliance Engineer or Scientist to join our Team in Houston

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to lead local and regional compliance efforts and assist with projects across the country.

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. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs.

This individual must have a strong technical background, provide leadership and guidance on projects, work with existing staff to develop regulatory compliance opportunities locally and regionally, and grow the practice area. The individual must be currently established in the air permitting market in Texas and have strong knowledge of oil and gas, manufacturing, power generation, data centers, and industrial sectors. The individual will be responsible for growing the air permitting sector within the regulatory compliance practice. They will serve as a local point of contact and provide support for regional and national environmental compliance endeavors. They will review deliverables for quality following company standards and policies; provide leadership in environmental compliance marketing efforts; maintain existing and develop new client relationships; prepare proposals, cost estimates, and reports; and train, mentor, and direct field staff and project professionals.

The individual should be highly specialized and have solid experience in Texas air permitting, including:

• 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

The individual should have general knowledge of other regulatory compliance areas as listed below:

• Stormwater (municipal, industrial, construction)

• RCRA/Hazardous waste

• Oil Storage/SPCC plans

• SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting

• Industrial wastewater

• Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Grow and expand existing environmental compliance services with a focus on the air permitting practice

• Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables,

• Manage projects and staff to ensure quality and timeliness,

• Understand the local and regional market

• 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, and

• Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable our clients to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or environmental-related discipline (Master’s degree preferred),

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a full-time regulatory compliance consulting role,

• 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 and possess a positive attitude,

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history, and

• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-Hr refresher preferred.

Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.