Environmental Engineer III

JOB-10047827

Anticipated Start Date

November 2, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas. It is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, refined products, and petrochemicals.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an Environmental Engineer III for a temporary position to support the environmental compliance team with data tracking, emission calculations, compliance report preparation, and environmental compliance support for operations. The position can be based in Grand Junction, Colorado, or the corporate office in Houston, Texas, with occasional visits to field locations for candidates based in the Grand Junction area.

Job Description

• Facilitate project design and drafting management in accordance with industry and company standards
• 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

Skills Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of environmental compliance experience within the oil and gas industry
• Experience preparing air emissions calculations and regulatory reports
• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico
• Experience implementing and managing Title V air permitting programs
• Experience managing environmental contractors or projects
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to oil and gas operations
• 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
• 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
  

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field is required

Additional Requirements

• Job Site: Onsite