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Senior Environmental Compliance Scientist/Engineer

Terracon Consultants

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Austin, TX · Posted November 3, 2026

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Environmental Compliance Position

If you are someone that believes in hard work and the opportunities that it brings with it, then we would love to have you join our Environmental Regulatory Compliance team today! We have an opportunity in our Austin, TX Office. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to lead local EHS compliance efforts and assist with projects in and around Austin. Interested in joining a 100% employee-owned firm that focuses on personal development while providing exceptional service to our clients? Come Explore with us!

The individual should have solid experience in Texas and EPA regulations. A broad range of regulatory compliance experience, with strength in some of the following areas:

Air permitting (Title V and minor source)

Stormwater (industrial, municipal, and construction)

RCRA/Hazardous waste

Compliance auditing

Oil Storage/SPCC plans

SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting

Industrial wastewater

Occupational Health and Safety

Sustainability

Environmental/Health and Safety Management Systems

To be successful in this role you will need to be confident and possess a strong technical background with proven leadership skills. You will manage projects, prepare reports and other deliverables, and review documents prepared by others for accuracy, completeness, and quality following company standards. You will also lead local and regional environmental compliance marketing efforts; maintain existing and develop new client relationships; and train, mentor, and direct staff on projects. You will serve as a local point of contact for EHS Compliance services and provide support on local pursuits.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Grow and expand existing EHS services • Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables • Manage projects and staff to ensure quality and timeliness • Understand the local and regional market • Develop strong working relationships with clients • Develop proposals in response to RFPs and client requests • Participate in the development of local and regional marketing strategies • 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 or related science field, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years' related experience.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in a EHS compliance role, consulting experience preferred

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 violation history.

The national standard salary range for this position is $87,000-$136,100. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

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