Senior Environmental Compliance Scientist/Engineer

Terracon•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Terracon is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Environmental Regulatory Compliance Scientist or Engineer to lead local compliance efforts and support projects. The role involves managing projects, preparing reports and other deliverables, reviewing work for accuracy and quality, and leading local and regional environmental compliance marketing efforts. The successful candidate will maintain and develop client relationships, train and mentor staff, and serve as a local point of contact for EH&S Compliance services and local pursuits. The description references both the DFW Metro and Austin, Texas, offices. The position calls for solid experience with Texas and EPA regulations and broad environmental regulatory compliance experience, with strengths in areas such as air permitting, stormwater, hazardous waste, compliance auditing, oil storage and SPCC plans, SARA Title III reporting, industrial wastewater, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and EH&S management systems. The national salary range is $87,000–$136,100; the base range may vary by applicant location, and final compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related science field, or at least 8 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of experience in an EH&S compliance role; consulting experience is preferred.
Solid experience with Texas and EPA regulations.
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.
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Confident, self-motivated approach, strong technical background, and proven leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Consulting experience.
Experience in one or more of the following: air permitting (Title V and minor source); industrial, municipal, or construction stormwater; RCRA/hazardous waste; compliance auditing; oil storage/SPCC plans; SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting; industrial wastewater; occupational health and safety; sustainability; or environmental/health and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

Grow and expand existing EH&S services.
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 by promoting safety rules and guidelines.
Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable clients to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
Review documents prepared by others for accuracy, completeness, and quality in accordance with company standards.
Train, mentor, and direct staff on projects.
Serve as a local point of contact for EH&S Compliance services and support local pursuits.