Environmental Engineer III

Environmental Engineer III

Location: Houston, TX or Grand Junction, CO (onsite)
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract, W-2
Contract Dates: October 26, 2026 – October 24, 2027
Pay Rate: $85.00–$97.50 per hour

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer III to support its environmental compliance team. This role provides data tracking, emissions calculations, compliance report preparation, and day-to-day environmental compliance support to operations. The position may be based in Houston, TX or Grand Junction, CO. Candidates based in the Grand Junction area may occasionally need to visit field locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement environmental management systems at assigned facilities to ensure compliance with 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, including Operations, to keep each assigned facility “inspection ready.”
• Prepare accurate emissions calculations using established methods for reporting to government agencies.
• Track, analyze, and trend emissions and environmental performance data on a routine basis. Identify problems and work with stakeholders to propose solutions.
• Prepare and submit routine environmental reports (e.g., NSPS, MACT, Title V) to government agencies, and respond to agency follow-up questions as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to strengthen environmental performance and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of SPCC Plans and Spill Response Plans, including OPA 90 Plans and Facility Response Plans.
• Manage environmental contractors as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of environmental compliance experience in 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, 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 interact effectively with employees, management, regulators, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental regulatory compliance experience in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and/or New Mexico.
• Experience implementing and managing Title V air permitting programs.
• Knowledge of emissions units and regulatory requirements for 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.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.