ENGINEER-ASSOC - SR

El Paso Electric Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Electric Company is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance and permitting for electric utility operations, power generation facilities, substations, and transmission projects in Texas and New Mexico. The role requires expertise in water quality, SW3P, NEPA, and drinking water systems, with responsibilities spanning regulatory liaison, reporting, and training.

You will work under the Director for Environmental, ensuring adherence to state and federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in a relevant engineering or science field.
• 0–3+ years of experience in environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of water, stormwater, NEPA applicable to utilities.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and permitting activities for utility operations.
• Serve as SME for water quality, SW3P, NEPA compliance.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and internal teams.
• Provide technical reports and training as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Project leadership

Regulatory agency liaison

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project management basics

Public relations / stakeholder comms

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director for Environmental, the Environmental Engineer will be responsible for supporting environmental compliance and permitting activities associated with electric utility operations, power generation facilities, substations, transmission infrastructure, and new construction projects. The individual shall have working knowledge of the major environmental regulatory areas applicable to the electric utility industry in Texas and New Mexico, both at the state and federal levels. This position serves as a subject matter expert in water quality, water and wastewater compliance, stormwater compliance and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SW3P) management, drinking water systems, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.

Job Description

DATE POSTED: 09/08/2026

CLOSING DATE: 09/22/2026

DEPARTMENT: Environmental

STARTING SALARY: $70,100 - $123,194

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director for Environmental, the Environmental Engineer will be responsible for supporting environmental compliance and permitting activities associated with electric utility operations, power generation facilities, substations, transmission infrastructure, and new construction projects. The individual shall have working knowledge of the major environmental regulatory areas applicable to the electric utility industry in Texas and New Mexico, both at the state and federal levels. This position serves as a subject matter expert in water quality, water and wastewater compliance, stormwater compliance and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SW3P) management, drinking water systems, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Support company-wide environmental compliance by providing technical guidance and environmental regulatory assistance. Specific programs that the position will manage include,
• Wastewater Compliance
• Drinking Water System Management
• Stormwater Compliance and SW3P
• NEPA and Environmental Planning
• Serve as a technical liaison between the environmental department and internal disciplines at El Paso Electric as well as with regulatory agencies and outside consultants for Transmission, Distribution, Generation, and new development projects with potential environmental impacts.
• Review complex environmental data, perform regulatory and technical analyses and prepare documents to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and consistency with El Paso Electric standards.
• Must be available for 24/7 coverage, as required for spill response and other emergencies
• Prepare and provide technical reports and project status updates to Management.
• Conduct project and program compliance inspections.
• Provide peer review for technical accuracy and completeness of documents across environmental disciplines.
• Develop and conduct environmental program training for El Paso Electric employees and support contractors.
• Conduct contract management for sub-consultants and outside contractors.
• Participate in public outreach and communication of environmental components of El Paso Electric operations.
• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.
• Perform other related tasks that are not included but are within the context of the duties defined.

Job Qualifications

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Education

Education: Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related analytical degree program.

Experience

Experience: 0-3 or more years of relevant experience required; level will be determined based on total years of experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of major environmental regulatory areas applicable to the electric utility industry.
• Experience leading the environmental components of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to develop environmental documents and interface with various levels throughout the organization.
• Understanding project management principles to manage project deliverables, and costs.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with regulatory bodies, management, fellow employees, representatives of other utilities, external consultants and the public.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain compliance with the Company’s driving program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.