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About The Position

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.