Environmental Compliance Specialist

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Compliance Specialist to our Environmental team based in Houston, TX.


Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Environmental Compliance Specialist to support and grow Tetra Tech's Texas environmental business. This mid- to senior-level position requires a strong understanding and knowledge of multi-media environmental compliance, including air, waste, surface water, spills and releases, hazardous materials, and emergency response/prevention. Candidate must be highly motivated and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel as needed, possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.

The successful candidate will work independently, lead client-facing compliance efforts, engage with regulatory and public stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and may manage staff as needed. Strong technical writing, project management, field audit, and client relationship skills are essential.

Essential Job Functions:
Tetra Tech is seeking a mid-to senior level Environmental Compliance Specialist to join the Houston, Texas team and provide support on a variety of environmental projects throughout Texas. This position will support commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients across multiple environmental programs and compliance disciplines.The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Serve as an experienced technical resource for multi-media environmental compliance matters, including:
  • Waste management and hazardous waste;
  • Surface water runoff and stormwater;
  • Spill, release, and emergency response;
  • Hazardous materials management; and
  • Environmental reporting and recordkeeping.
• Conduct and lead field compliance audits, inspections, and site assessments;
• Prepare, review, and manage compliance documents, plans, and reports, including environmental compliance assessment and audit reports, SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, waste profiles and waste management documentation, Tier II, TRI, and other chemical reporting;
• Support preparation of permit applications and regulatory submittals;
• Interpret and apply applicable environmental regulations and permit requirements at the federal, state, and local levels, including federal, state and local environmental regulations;
• Interact directly with clients, facility personnel, regulators, and public stakeholders to gather information, communicate findings, and support compliance solutions;
• Develop practical compliance strategies and recommend corrective actions based on regulatory and site-specific conditions;
• Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables with minimal supervision;
• Lead, mentor, and support junior staff and technical teams;
• Oversee or contribute to proposal development, scope writing, and budgetary estimates;
• Support due diligence activities, compliance reviews, and acquisition/divestiture assessments
• Execute site visits and field activities, which may require extended travel, overnight stays, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a related area;
• Seven to 15 years' experience in the environmental industry or related environmental consulting experience;
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook required. CAD/GIS experience is a plus;
• Applicant must possess excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills;
• Applicant must also be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment;
• Applicant must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver's license in good standing. Some heavy lifting required, and the ability to walk and stand for extended periods is essential. Physical tasks include walking over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and coolers (up to 50 pounds), and occasional sampling activities.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will be split between the office and field. Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi-day field projects that do require overnight stays. Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, can occur in remote locations, could include areas of uneven terrain, and may require wearing FRC clothing. Office work will be conducted at the Houston, Texas office. No relocation costs will be provided.

Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.


About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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