Environmental Engineer

SESCO Cement Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading building materials distributor in Houston seeks an Environmental Engineer to mitigate environmental impacts and ensure compliance. The role involves air quality management, stormwater compliance, and regulatory coordination within a team. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Environmental Engineering and 3-5 years experience. Key responsibilities include managing compliance strategies and leading audits. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in industrial environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and state air and water regulations.
• Strong field presence and ability to work at industrial sites.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day compliance for air quality standards.
• Develop and maintain stormwater management plans.
• Lead internal audits and prepare for regulatory inspections.

Skills

Air quality compliance

Stormwater management

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Excel

AERMOD modeling tools

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

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SESCO Cement is a subsidiary of an international, diversified group of companies with revenues of $2.3 billion, and is a distributor of building materials. With a growing footprint of satellite locations and distribution partners across the U.S., they continue to expand their reach and realize their vision of bringing construction to an era of brighter possibilities, with a focus on providing customers with superior products to help them build and manufacture high‑quality merchandise. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture of community where anyone can reach their highest potential.

Position Summary: Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing solutions that minimize the environmental impact of the company’s operations while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This role combines technical expertise with problem‑solving skills to design and manage systems that promote sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

A hands‑on Environmental Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to lead air quality compliance and stormwater pollution prevention at our industrial facilities. Experience in cement, aggregates, lime, or similar bulk materials sectors is a strong plus. The role focuses on compliance strategy, monitoring, permitting, and continuous improvement for particulate/fugitive emissions and stormwater controls across plants, terminals, and ports.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Air Quality Compliance & Controls

• Own day‑to‑day compliance for particulate matter (PM10/PM2.5), opacity.
• Develop, implement, and optimize dust control BMPs (e.g., water sprays, enclosures, surfactants, paved roads, speed limits).
• Oversee baghouses, filters, and control devices: inspections, leak testing, DP trends, and maintenance coordination.
• Plan and support stack/opacity testing (e.g., EPA Methods 5/201/202/9), CEMS/COMS where installed, and ambient monitoring as applicable.
• Lead fugitive dust management for material handling, conveying, loading/unloading (vessels, trucks, rail), and silo operations.

Stormwater & Wastewater Compliance

• Develop and maintain SWPPP under applicable MSGP/NPDES permits, lead site inspections, corrective actions, and training.
• Design and maintain stormwater BMPs (e.g., containment, berms, oil‑water separators, vegetated buffers, housekeeping).
• Coordinate stormwater sampling, laboratory coordination, benchmark evaluation, and Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
• Support SPCC planning, secondary containment integrity checks, and response procedures for spills/releases.
• Applications/modifications, and permit by rule compliance (as applicable).
• Track and submit required reports on time (e.g., deviation reports, semi‑annual/annual certifications, TRI/Form R, Tier II).
• Maintain records, SOPs, and dashboards for inspections, incidents, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Use engineering calculations (e.g., AP‑42) and dispersion tools (e.g., AERMOD) to evaluate projects and compliance margins.
• Lead internal audits and readiness for regulatory inspections; close findings with robust CAPAs.
• Deliver toolbox talks and targeted training (fugitive dust, visible emissions, SWPPP BMPs, sampling).
• Facilitate incident investigations and root‑cause analysis (RCA) for environmental events; implement preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce emissions, off‑site impacts, and compliance risk.

Cross‑Functional Support

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics on scheduling, housekeeping, and operational controls.
• Support contractor management and environmental clauses in vendor scopes (e.g., dust suppression, sweeping).
• Assist with community/neighbor communications and environmental data requests as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• 3–5 years’ experience in industrial environmental compliance; cement, lime, aggregates, mining, or terminals experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state air and water regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, NPDES/MSGP, SPCC).
• Experience with SWPPP authoring/implementation and industrial stormwater sampling and reporting.
• Familiarity with Title V/NSR permitting, emissions inventories, AP‑42 calculations, and visible emissions/opacity standards.
• Proficiency with Excel; exposure to AERMOD or similar modeling tools is a plus; Power BI/Tableau familiarity helpful.
• Strong field presence and ability to work at industrial sites (heights, confined spaces with proper permits, PPE).
• Excellent communication skills (procedures, training, regulator and community interactions).

Certifications (Preferred)

• EIT/FE or Professional Engineer (PE) track.
• Certified Stormwater Inspector (CSI) or similar.
• Visible Emissions Evaluator (EPA Method 9) certification.
• HAZWOPER (24/40‑hr) and SPCC familiarity.
• ISO Certification

Core Competencies

• Regulatory literacy & judgment
• Problem solving & RCA
• Planning, prioritization, and follow‑through

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Permit deviations per quarter (target: decreasing trend; zero repeat findings).
• Opacity/PM exceedances and visible emissions events (target: zero; rapid containment if any).
• Stormwater benchmark exceedances (frequency and closure time for CAPAs).
• Audit scores and closure time for corrective actions (e.g., ≤ 30 days).

Work Conditions & Travel

• This role may require time both in an office and field work at plants, terminals, and ports; frequent outdoor exposure and walking on uneven surfaces; ability to climb ladders and access elevated platforms with fall protection. Travel to regional sites up to ~25–40 %.

Physical Strain:

• Standard requirements. Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping, twisting and reaching will all be required occasionally in this position in office and at the construction site.
• May be required to work at heights of up to 25 feet.

Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at [e-mail].

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Project Management

Industries: Wholesale Building Materials

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave