Senior Environmental Compliance Scientist/Engineer

Terracon; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an experienced Environmental Regulatory Compliance Scientist/Engineer to join our team in the DFW Metro area. The role focuses on regulatory analysis, agency coordination, and delivering compliant environmental solutions for clients.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in regulatory consulting, strong technical writing, and a track record of expanding client relationships. The position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to work remotely where appropriate, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering (Environmental, Chemical, or Civil preferred), or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a full-time regulatory compliance consulting role.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and expand client relationships.
• Strong technical writing ability.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete work with a positive attitude.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Grow and expand existing environmental compliance services.
• Understand the local and regional market.
• Participate in developing local and regional marketing strategies.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients.
• Prepare proposals in response to RFPs and client requests.
• Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, and other deliverables.
• Manage projects to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Mentor staff in technical and consulting aspects of the profession.
• Support safety initiatives and promote safety guidelines.
• Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions to maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Agency coordination

RCRA/Haz waste

Stormwater

Compliance auditing

SARA Title III

Air permitting

Sustainability

EMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Terracon is seeking an experienced Environmental Regulatory Compliance Scientist or Engineer to join our Team in DFW Metro.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 9,000 employees in more than 180 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs.

A Broad Range Of Regulatory Compliance Experience, With Technical Expertise In Some Of The Following Areas

• Client-facing technical discussions and strategy development
• Regulatory analysis and interpretation
• Agency coordination and negotiation with TCEQ/EPA
• RCRA/Hazardous waste
• Stormwater (municipal, industrial, construction)
• Compliance auditing
• Oil Storage/SPCC plans/FRPs
• SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting
• Industrial wastewater
• Air permitting (Title V and minor source)
• Sustainability
• Environmental Management Systems

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Grow and expand existing environmental compliance services
• Understand the local and regional market
• Participate in the development of local and regional marketing strategies
• Develop strong working relationships with clients
• Develop proposals in response to RFPs and client requests
• Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables
• Manage projects to ensure quality and timeliness
• Mentor staff in technical and consulting aspects of the profession
• Support safety efforts to promote safety rules and guidelines
• Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable our clients to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering (Environmental, Chemical, or Civil preferred), or other environmental-related discipline
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a full-time regulatory compliance consulting role
• Demonstrated experience identifying and expanding client relationships
• Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and possess a positive attitude
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history

Preferred Requirements

• For Engineers, P.E.
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-Hr refresher preferred
• Master’s degree