Environmental Engineer III

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks an Environmental Engineer to support its environmental compliance team in Houston or Grand Junction. The role focuses on data tracking, emission calculations, and compliance reporting for oil and gas operations.

You may travel to field locations and collaborate with operations to ensure inspections are ready. The candidate will prepare NSPS/MACT/Title V reports, manage SPCC/Facility Response plans, and coordinate with external contractors while maintaining strong communication

Qualifications

• The successful candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of environmental compliance experience in oil and gas.
• Experience preparing air emissions calculations and regulatory reports.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations for oil and gas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement environmental management systems to ensure compliance with air, water, and waste regulations.
• Serve as primary environmental compliance resource for field operations.
• Partner with Operations to ensure facilities are inspection-ready.
• Accurately prepare emission calculations for government reporting.
• Track, analyze, and trend emissions and environmental performance data.
• Prepare and submit routine environmental reports (NSPS, MACT, Title V).
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance compliance.
• Oversee SPCC Plans and Spill Response Plans (OPA 90, Facility Response Plans).
• Manage environmental contractors as required.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Engineer

Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension)

Schedule: 5/40

Location: Houston, TX or Grand Junction, CO

This position can be based in either Grand Junction, CO or corporate office in Houston, TX. Candidates located in the Grand Junction area may occasionally be required to visit field locations as needed. The role supports the environmental compliance team and provides suppport with data tracking, emission calculations, compliance report preparation and provides environmental compliance support to opperations.

Other Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Implement environmental management systems at assigned facilities to ensure compliance with environmental air, water, and waste regulations, permits, programs, procedures, and policies.
• Serve as the primary environmental compliance resource and customer-service liaison to field operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g. Operations) to support and ensure each assigned facility is “inspection ready”.
• Ability to accurately prepare emission calculations using established methods for reporting to government agencies.
• Track, analyze, and trend emissions and environmental performance data on a routine basis with the ability to identify problems and work with stakeholders to propose solutions.
• Prepare and submit routine environmental reports (i.e. NSPS, MACT, Title V, etc.) to government agencies and respond to agency follow-up questions, as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance environmental performance and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of SPCC Plans and Spill Response Plans (e.g. OPA 90 Plans and Facility Response Plans).
• Manage environmental contractors, as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of environmental compliance experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience preparing air emissions calculations and regulatory reports.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to oil and gas operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, management, regulators, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico.
• Experience implementing and managing Title V air permitting programs.
• Knowledge of emissions units and regulatory requirements associated with natural gas processing facilities, refined products storage and loading operations, and pipeline systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting tools.
• Experience managing environmental contractors or projects.