Regulatory SME

Upstream Oil & Gas Regulatory SME – Colorado

Upstream Oil & Gas Regulatory Subject Matter Expert with deep Colorado regulatory expertise. Provides technical leadership, regulatory strategy, and client‑facing advisory support focused on upstream oil and gas operations. Supports project delivery, business development, and regulatory risk management across exploration, drilling, production, and remediation activities.

• Serve as the regulatory SME for upstream oil & gas activities in Colorado
• Advise clients on permitting, compliance, enforcement risk, spill response, and remediation strategy
• Lead regulatory assessments, audits, corrective action programs, and closure planning
• Interface directly with state and local regulatory agencies
• Monitor regulatory trends, enforcement priorities, and rule makings
• Support proposal development, client negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor and develop internal technical staff

• Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) authority under C.R.S.
• 34‑60 and 2 CCR 404‑1 covering permitting, drilling, production, and cumulative impact requirements
• Spill prevention, reporting, response, and corrective action compliance under ECMC Rules 912–919 with coordination with CDPHE
• Remediation, closure, and financial assurance requirements under ECMC 1000 Series rules and CDPHE risk‑based corrective action programs

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field
• 15+ years of upstream oil & gas regulatory experience
• Demonstrated leadership in remediation, spill response, and enforcement negotiations
• Excellent technical writing and executive communication skills
• Willingness to travel

• 401(k) – Employees eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday pay – GHD observes 9 holidays per year
• Wellness benefit – Reimbursement for health club membership fees, home exercise equipment, biking, race/marathon entrance fees, smoking cessation programs, weight loss programs, Fitbits and fitness tracking devices (up to $250 annually)

Salary Range: $94,050.00 - $ based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.