True Environmental

Environmental Scientist

True Environmental
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLongview • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance, including multimedia permitting and regulatory reporting, while effectively mentoring junior staff and managing complex projects. Proficient in navigating federal and state environmental regulations and conducting thorough site investigations.

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Environmental ComplianceTechnical Report WritingRegulatory NegotiationSite InvestigationsEnvironmental Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete and lead scientific and technical components of complex environmental compliance projects, including multimedia permitting, comprehensive audits, and advanced regulatory reporting
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert and client-facing specialist on environmental regulations and compliance frameworks
  • Author and oversee permit applications, technical assessment reports, compliance documentation, and agency correspondence
  • Design, conduct, and oversee site visits, environmental compliance audits, inspections, and multimedia sampling programs
  • Mentor and train junior scientists, engineers, and GIS specialists
  • Ensure quality control and scientific validity across project deliverables
  • Evaluate technical, environmental, and regulatory risks and formulate mitigation strategies and engineering/scientific solutions
  • Assist with business development and proposal preparation by defining technical scopes, methodologies, and cost estimates
  • Coordinate with internal technical teams and external subcontractors on multidisciplinary environmental projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related scientific field
  • Minimum 3+ years of progressive experience in environmental science, regulatory compliance, or technical environmental consulting, with significant emphasis on the oil and gas sector
  • Deep technical working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including EPA, TCEQ, RRC, NMED, and NMOCD
  • Proven experience conducting site investigations, writing complex technical reports, and navigating regulatory agency negotiations
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate complex scientific data into clear recommendations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to industrial and field sites as needed
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Familiarity with environmental data management, modeling, and GIS software strongly preferred
  • Prior consulting experience serving industrial, oil and gas, mining, or government clients preferred
  • Experience with federal environmental programs or litigation support preferred

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Hard Skills
Environmental ScienceRegulatory ComplianceTechnical AssessmentRisk EvaluationMitigation StrategiesProject ManagementData AnalysisEnvironmental SamplingPermit ApplicationsTechnical Scopes
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsMentoringClient RelationsTeam CoordinationQuality Control
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteGIS SoftwareEnvironmental Data ManagementModeling Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
EPATCEQRRCNMEDNMOCDOil and Gas SectorEnvironmental ConsultingSite AuditsFederal Environmental ProgramsLitigation Support