Environemtnal Scientist

True Environmental • Longview, TX

17d

About The Position

Sphere 3 Environmental, part of True Environmental and its partner firms, is an environmental and engineering services consulting firm. Sphere 3 Environmental seeks an experienced Environmental Scientist to lead technical compliance initiatives, complex environmental audits, and regulatory strategies for a diverse client base, with a strong focus on the oil and gas industry. The role drives technical excellence across environmental programs, serves as a subject matter expert, and mentors junior scientific staff while ensuring work complies with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

The Environmental Scientist completes and leads complex environmental compliance work, advises clients on regulatory requirements, oversees regulatory filings and field investigations, and provides technical quality control and mentorship. The position also contributes to risk mitigation, proposal development, and coordination of multidisciplinary projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in environmental science, regulatory compliance, or technical environmental consulting, with significant emphasis on the oil and gas sector.
• Deep working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including EPA, TCEQ, RRC, NMED, and NMOCD, and their practical application to industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site investigations, writing complex technical reports, and navigating regulatory agency negotiations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific data into clear recommendations for clients and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to industrial and field sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Familiarity with environmental data management, modeling, and GIS software.
• Consulting experience serving industrial, oil and gas, mining, or government clients.
• Experience with federal environmental programs or litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Complete and lead scientific and technical work on complex environmental compliance projects, including multimedia permitting, comprehensive audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and client-facing advisor on environmental regulations and compliance frameworks, including EPA, TCEQ, RRC, NMED, NMOCD, CWA, and CAA.
• Oversee and author permit applications, technical assessment reports, compliance documentation, and agency correspondence.
• Design, conduct, and oversee site visits, environmental compliance audits, inspections, and multimedia sampling programs as required.
• Mentor, train, and provide daily oversight to junior scientists, engineers, and GIS specialists; ensure quality control and scientific validity of project deliverables.
• Evaluate technical, environmental, and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies and engineering or scientific solutions.
• Support business development and proposal preparation by defining technical scopes, methodologies, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams and external subcontractors to deliver multidisciplinary environmental projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level