Environmental - Nested Engineers - Environmental Engineer

Position Overview

The Environmental Engineer will work onsite in Norco, LA, driving day-to-day process development and compliance improvements for refinery operations. The role focuses on greenhouse gas emissions tracking, benzene waste operations (BWON), leak detection and repair, and clean air act compliance. This is a full-time position with Compensation: $80,000-110,000. The initial six months will involve on‐the‐job, in‐field training and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve processes to ensure regulatory compliance for environmental permits and refinery operations (including LDAR/BWON).
• Perform complex emission calculations to support permit applications, regulatory requirements, and health risk assessments.
• Interpret and utilize P&IDs to understand process vessels, exchangers, pumps, valves, and flow directions.
• Collect and maintain environmental data records to track compliance parameters.
• Negotiate technical issues and manage compliance challenges with agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• Contribute to new rule development and coordinate with stakeholders to implement evolving regulations.
• Lead or participate in agency inspections, audits, and internal/external compliance activities.
• Monitor emerging environmental regulations and evaluate their business impact.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science discipline is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in process, civil, or environmental engineering.
• Strong public speaking, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Must have an active TWIC card or be willing and able to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial experience is preferred; knowledge of P&IDs and experience in a refinery setting are a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, Vision coverage
• HSA/FSA options with Company Match
• 401K with up to 4% match (100% vested immediately)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Mental Health Courses and Financial Coaching Classes
• Clear Career Advancement Opportunities and Continued Education Reimbursements
• Relocation/Travel Opportunities and Referral Bonuses
• Business Development Bonuses and Safety Competition Prizes