Staff Environmental Compliance Engineer

Metro Water Recovery•Denver, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs engineering work requiring the exercise of sound judgment and a working knowledge of environmental regulations and engineering principles to support Metro’s environmental compliance programs under applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permits, and policies. Performs engineering and regulatory analyses and prepares technical documentation to ensure that Metro facilities and operations remain in compliance with all applicable environmental requirements. Works under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Compliance Engineering Manager or a Principal Environmental Compliance Engineer.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of environmental and process engineering related to wastewater treatment, solids handling, and conveyance systems, including fluid mechanics, material and energy balances, and process control
Knowledge of design and operational characteristics of common process equipment
Knowledge of engineering methodologies for evaluating process or equipment modifications, capacity changes, and implications for environmental compliance and facility design
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory programs and permit structures applicable to Metro’s facilities and operations
Knowledge of methods for identifying, interpreting, and applying environmental regulatory requirements and evaluating their implications for project design, operations, and compliance obligations
Knowledge of techniques for performing engineering and regulatory analyses supporting permitting, reporting, and design review
Knowledge of methods for evaluating pollutant fate and transport and for assessing environmental releases, including migration and mitigation strategies
Knowledge of standard practices in engineering design review, data management, quality assurance, and technical documentation
Knowledge of principles of data analysis, regulatory interpretation, and technical writing
Skilled at performing and supporting engineering and regulatory analyses related to multiple environmental programs
Skilled at applying engineering judgment and regulatory frameworks to evaluate compliance requirements and develop technically defensible recommendations
Skilled at performing engineering calculations involving fluid flow, mass and energy balances, process modeling, and treatment system performance analysis
Skilled at reviewing and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and processing documentation to identify potential compliance impacts
Skilled at integrating regulatory requirements into project design, construction, and operational activities.
Skilled at preparing clear, complete, and defensible technical and regulatory documentation
Skilled at coordinating with engineers, scientists, and operators to collect, verify, and analyze data supporting compliance evaluations
Skilled at communicating clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Skilled at using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx) to organize, analyze, and present technical information
Ability to apply engineering and regulatory principles with increasing independence to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory defensibility
Ability to identify applicable environmental regulatory requirements and evaluate their potential impact on project design, operation, and compliance obligations
Ability to evaluate and interpret engineering and scientific data to support compliance assessments, permit applications, and regulatory reporting
Ability to assess proposed process or operational changes for regulatory implications and provide technical recommendations
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical and regulatory issues
Ability to communicate engineering and regulatory concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to represent Metro effectively and professionally in technical discussions and internal meetings
Ability to operate Metro vehicles legally, travel to all facilities, and work outside normal business hours as required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Effective communication and presentation methods for technical and non-technical audiences
Learn and use common data analytics and visualization software tools (e.g. Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, etc.)
Develop specialization in either Water or Air Quality Engineering and Compliance to meet business needs
At all times, including periods of inclement weather, excluding areas requiring formal confined space entry procedures, physically access and navigate all areas of Metro’s facilities and properties while wearing applicable personal protective equipment
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, environmental, mechanical, civil or other related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
A valid driver’s license.
A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned environmental compliance engineering evaluations, studies, and technical analyses supporting Metro’s environmental compliance programs.
For assigned environmental program areas, perform compliance engineering and regulatory work as needed to meet Metro’s operational and programmatic requirements.
Assist with the preparation of engineering and regulatory analyses and documentation to support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permits.
Support permit-related analyses, renewals, and reports under various environmental programs.
Review engineering design documents, process or chemical modifications, and capital project proposals under the supervision of higher-level Environmental Compliance Engineers to identify potential environmental compliance implications.
Conduct data evaluations, calculations, and preliminary modeling to support engineering assessments, including fate and transport analyses.
Participate in technical and regulatory reviews of capital projects to ensure that compliance considerations are addressed during design, construction, and operations.
Support environmental release responses, evaluations, corrective actions, and reporting, including data gathering, field assessments, and preparation of draft technical documentation.
Assist in preparing compliance reports, technical memoranda, and correspondence to regulatory agencies.
Support the development and delivery of training programs for Metro staff. Responsibilities may include research, development of training materials, and/or assistance with training delivery.
May be required to work outside of normal business hours/standard workdays, including reporting to a Metro facility or to a field location, to support environmental release response or other emergencies, or to meet other Metro business needs.
As assigned, coordinates with other Environmental Services divisions or other Metro departments to support accurate and timely compliance analyses.
Provide support to Metro’s Air/Water Compliance programs as needed.
May begin development of specialization in specific environmental compliance fields.
Perform other duties as assigned.