AECOM

Senior Regulatory Specialist Oil & Gas Colorado

AECOM • $110K — $130K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental regulatory compliance, site assessment, and remediation.
  • Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar credentials preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with 2+ years specifically on Colorado ECMC regulation.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as AECOM's expert on Colorado ECMC regulations and implementation procedures.
  • Interpret and communicate ECMC regulatory requirements concerning site investigation, remediation, and reclamation.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on projects.
  • Advise project teams on permitting, compliance, and procedural requirements.
  • Conduct regulatory reviews of project plans and permit applications.
  • Develop and conduct compliance audits aligned with ECMC requirements.
  • Provide regulatory support for the development of digital compliance tools.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work as a Subject Matter Expert in a specialized regulatory environment.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across Colorado's oil and gas sector.
  • Professional development through training program design and delivery.
  • Mentorship opportunities for career growth within the organization.
  • Develop and maintain critical compliance tools that impact project success.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Specialist to function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) oil and gas regulations to provide technical and regulatory leadership for permitting, compliance, remediation, reclamation, and operational activities throughout Colorado. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of ECMC rules, policies, and regulatory processes pertaining to the upstream oil and gas industry.

Job Description

Regulatory Expertise
  • Serve as an AECOM's expert on Colorado ECMC regulations and implementation procedures.
  • Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements related to:
    • Environmental site investigation
    • Remediation of environmental media
    • Reclamation and regulatory site closure
    • Groundwater protection
    • Waste management
    • Spill response and reporting
  • Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts to AECOM's projects.

Compliance Management and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Advise project teams on permitting, compliance obligations, procedural requirements, and regulatory agency inquiries.
  • Conduct regulatory reviews of project plans, reports, and permit applications.
  • Provide regulatory support in development of digital tools (i.e., administrative/management dashboards, project delivery systems, tracking tools, etc.).
  • Develop and conduct compliance audits and assessments that align with ECMC and other regulatory requirements.
  • Support interaction with ECMC, the client, and other stakeholders regarding environmental investigations and remediation activities.
  • Assist with development of site-specific compliance and closure strategies.

Training and Leadership
  • Support the development and delivery of training programs related to Colorado ECMC requirements.
  • Mentor internal staff on regulatory compliance and best practices.
  • Create and maintain internal guidance documents, procedures, and compliance tools.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related technical discipline. and 10 years of experience in environmental regulatory compliance, site assessment, and remediation or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar professional credentials.
  • Extensive knowledge of Colorado ECMC rules and regulatory processes.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with ECMC personnel and regulatory programs.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Site assessment, remediation, and regulatory closure workflow
    • Environmental compliance requirements
    • Oil and gas operational practices
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • 5+ years of experience in oil and gas industry and 2+ years of experience with Colorado ECMC regulation.
  • Experience preparing and submitting ECMC forms and associated deliverables.
  • Direct involvement with Colorado remediation and reclamation projects for the upstream oil and gas industry.
  • Understanding of federal environmental regulations applicable to oil and gas operations.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not offered for this role.
  • Relocation is not offered for this role.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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