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Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

CompanyEnSafe Inc.
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026
About The Company
Innovation is not happenstance at EnSafe Inc. It's our normal course of business in providing engineering, environmental, health & safety, and technology services to clients worldwide. EnSafe prides itself on using creative thinking to develop custom solutions, whether it's developing ground-breaking technologies for environmental remediation, interpreting regulatory requirements for our clients'​ benefit, doing turnkey remediation services, using ergonomics studies to increase productivity, tailoring computer applications to clients'​ needs, or communicating with clients creatively using web-based applications. EnSafe's diverse professionals develop innovative approaches that can be either low-tech or high-tech, depending on the client's unique situation. "We hire people with expertise and talent, putting them together with other professionals from diverse areas, and we then encourage them to cross their traditional boundaries so that their solutions have a broader perspective than might otherwise occur,"​ Coop says. EnSafe continues to diversify both in practice and geographic reach through the growth of its ergonomics/safety engineering services, focusing on productivity enhancement rather than compliance, and its remedial construction arm, GR2, LLC, which manages clients'​ environmental liability on a turnkey basis. EnSafe has proven ability to respond worldwide, having worked in more than 40 countries. EnSafe's vision is to continue to grow and innovate in the course of serving clients'​ needs, even the most challenging ones. In EnSafe's view, where there is challenge, there is opportunity. And innovation is not happenstance; it's business as usual. Browse our comprehensive capabilities here and view our office locations.
About the Role

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

EnSafe is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our Dallas, TX office. 

Candidates must be willing to work out of the Dallas, TX office; relocation assistance is available to meet this expectation.

What we are looking for:

As a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will lead our junior environmental compliance staff and work closely with EnSafe's senior-level compliance teams to manage our clients and projects in Texas and other states. This will involve client management, proposal development, project management, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive project work. EnSafe's environmental compliance professionals evaluate industrial facilities' compliance with regulations governing air, water, and waste, assist clients with obtaining and complying with environmental permits, and help facilities identify and meet other environmental obligations. EnSafe is committed to providing pragmatic, cost-effective strategies to maintain compliance, minimize liability, and improve environmental performance.

As a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will work on a wide range of projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.  

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will:

  • Apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations to deliver defensible compliance solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal, and state government clients while supporting client development and market growth.
  • Independently develop, prepare, and submit environmental compliance documents such as Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, annual EPCRA Tier II and TRI reports, Annual Waste Summaries, Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Applications, and Semi-Annual Compliance reports in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements, serving as the technical owner and primary author of deliverables.
  • Perform hands-on environmental compliance audits for EnSafe clients that identify regulatory non-conformances and associated corrective actions.
  • Serve as the technical lead to ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented to address non-conformities at client sites.
  • Develop and implement multimedia environmental compliance programs across wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and EPCRA (Tier II, Form R/TRI 312 and 313 reporting).
  • Provide project management for environmental compliance and permitting engagements, including proposal development, technical execution, project coordination, and project billing.
  • Support and help lead the environmental compliance service line in Texas, including mentoring and supervising junior compliance staff with an emphasis on technical consulting development.
  • Periodic overnight travel to client locations in Texas as well as throughout the U.S. to support consulting engagements and compliance activities.
  • After successful integration into EnSafe and project management, move into client management and development. 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant Environmental Compliance experience with consulting experience.
  • A Professional Engineering license, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or other environmental certifications are preferred.
  • Seasoned technical writer; able to produce technically complete permit applications, contingency plans, compliance audit reports, annual compliance reports, and technical responses to regulatory agencies based on technical data and engineering analyses.
  • Strong consulting, relationship-building, and critical thinking skills are required.
  • Project management experience, including developing scopes of work, cost proposals, and schedules, and managing multiple project teams simultaneously.

Why Join EnSafe?

  • Employee-Owned Advantage
    EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
  • Commitment to Growth and Wellness
    The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
  • Purpose‑Driven Work
    EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
  • Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
    Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
  • A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
    At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
  • Challenging, Creative Work
    Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients.  We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities.  We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards.  We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com

 

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Key Skills
Client ManagementProposal DevelopmentProject ManagementEnvironmental Compliance AuditsRegulatory ComplianceSpill Prevention Control & Countermeasure PlansStorm Water Pollution Prevention PlansEPCRA ReportingWaste SummariesWastewater Permit ApplicationsTechnical WritingRelationship BuildingCritical ThinkingMentoringSupervisingTechnical Consulting
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityEngineeringConsultingScience & ResearchManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The specialist will lead junior staff and manage projects by developing, preparing, and submitting various environmental compliance documents, such as SPCC and SWPPP plans, while serving as the technical owner and primary author. Key duties also involve performing hands-on compliance audits, leading corrective actions, and developing multimedia environmental compliance programs.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
492
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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