Senior Air Compliance Leader: Permitting & Projects

EnSafe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Career development & mentorship

Wellness initiatives

Impactful environmental work

Job summary

EnSafe seeks a Senior Environmental Compliance Manager for our Air Programs to join the Dallas or Houston, TX office. The role leads junior staff and collaborates with senior leaders to guide client programs in air permitting and compliance across diverse facilities.

You will manage air permit projects, develop and submit regulatory reports, mentor staff, and contribute to practice growth while expanding EnSafe’s presence in Texas and nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant Environmental Compliance experience, focusing on air permitting.
• A Professional Engineering license, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or other environmental certifications preferred.
• Seasoned technical writer capable of producing regulatory-quality permits, compliance reports, and agency responses.
• Strong consulting and critical thinking skills.
• Project management experience with scopes of work, cost proposals and schedules, and managing multiple project teams.
• A "Seller and Doer", with a proven track record in business development.
• Business-minded: growing revenue, maintaining profitability, and sustaining utilization while managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, prepare, and submit environmental compliance reports and air permit applications, serving as technical owner.
• Lead and execute air permitting efforts, including Title V, minor source permits, NSRs, and PBRs, from applicability through final submittal.
• Develop, run, and interpret air dispersion models and prepare air toxics assessments.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions address non-conformities at client sites.
• Provide project management for environmental compliance engagements, including coordination and implementation.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff with emphasis on technical consulting development in Texas.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Business development

Consulting

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering, environmental science, or related field

Job description

EnSafe seeks a Senior Environmental Compliance Manager for our Air Programs to join the Dallas or Houston, TX office. The role leads junior staff and collaborates with senior leaders to guide client programs in air permitting and compliance across diverse facilities.

You will manage air permit projects, develop and submit regulatory reports, mentor staff, and contribute to practice growth while expanding EnSafe’s presence in Texas and nationwide.