Environmental Engineer — Compliance & NEPA Specialist

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

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