Senior Environmental Compliance Scientist/Engineer

Terracon•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Environmental Compliance Scientist/Engineer will lead local EHS compliance efforts and support projects in and around Austin, Texas. The role calls for solid experience with Texas and EPA regulations and a broad range of regulatory compliance experience, with strengths in areas such as air permitting, stormwater, RCRA and hazardous waste, compliance auditing, oil storage and SPCC plans, SARA Title III reporting, industrial wastewater, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and EHS management systems. The individual will manage projects, prepare reports and other deliverables, and review others’ work for accuracy, completeness, and quality according to company standards. They will lead local and regional environmental compliance marketing efforts, maintain and develop client relationships, and train, mentor, and direct project staff. The position also serves as a local point of contact for EHS Compliance services and supports local pursuits. The firm describes itself as 100% employee-owned and focused on personal development and exceptional client service.

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.
Minimum 5 years of experience in an EHS compliance role.
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 an acceptable violation history.
Confident, self-starting approach and demonstrated leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Consulting experience is preferred.
Broad regulatory compliance experience, with strengths 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 EHS management systems.

Responsibilities

Grow and expand existing EHS 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 EHS Compliance services and provide support on local pursuits.