What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Environmental Engineer position at Valero?
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As a Sr. Environmental Engineer, you will ensure the Refinery complies with the EPA, TCEQ, and other agency environmental rules and regulations.
At Valero, We Are Committed To Advancing The Future Of Energy Through Innovation, Ingenuity And Unmatched Execution. You Can Help Achieve This Goal If You Can
Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
Primary Location:
US-TX-Port Arthur
Job Posting
May 27, 2026, 1:35:06 PM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Minimum Requirements
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
Discover more about Port Arthur and how we’re making a difference there.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers .
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
As a Sr. Environmental Engineer, you will ensure the Refinery complies with the EPA, TCEQ, and other agency environmental rules and regulations.
At Valero, We Are Committed To Advancing The Future Of Energy Through Innovation, Ingenuity And Unmatched Execution. You Can Help Achieve This Goal If You Can
- Complete reports for state and federal regulatory agencies, and maintains the appropriate documentation.
- Perform emissions inventory, green-house gas, and TRI calculations and compiles data for reporting purposes.
- Integrate with operational complex team and periodically review monthly report that details compliance overview and highlights environmental areas of focus.
- Review requirements stipulated in NSR permits as well as NSPS and MACT regulations and assesse compliance by reviewing site data and documentation.
- Conduct monthly Plant inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to communicate the refinery’s positions effectively and clearly with regulatory agencies, corporate management, and civic organizations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of existing and proposed environmental regulations.
- Knowledge of refinery units.
- Possession of technical capabilities and able to perform air emissions calculations.
- Ability to utilize various computer applications such as Microsoft Excel in order to maintain emissions inventory estimate databases. This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
Primary Location:
US-TX-Port Arthur
Job Posting
May 27, 2026, 1:35:06 PM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Minimum Requirements
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required.
- Bachelor’s or higher-level degree - in Engineering or a related Science required.
- 5 years of Environmental Engineering or related refinery engineering experience required.
- Master’s or higher-level degree - in Engineering preferred.
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
- Company-sponsored Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program
Discover more about Port Arthur and how we’re making a difference there.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers .
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.