ESE Partners

10/15/2026

Good work starts with good people, and we’re always interested in connecting with professionals who want to make an impact! 🔎🌱🌎

ESE Partners is hiring across our environmental consulting team. If you’re ready for a new opportunity, or know someone who might be a great fit, take a look at our current openings. Explore available positions and see where you could fit in at ESE Partners: https://esepartners.com/careers/

Know someone who would make a great addition to our team? Send them our way or tag them below!

ESE Partners is a Texas-based environmental consulting firm solving environmental challenges across the US with trusted expertise and responsive service.

10/14/2026

An air permit without an expiration date can still come with an annual reporting obligation.

Under TCEQ’s Non-Expiring Air Permits Annual Reporting Requirement, certain facilities must report whether activities authorized under applicable air permits are ongoing. The requirement applies to qualifying Permits by Rule (PBRs), standard exemptions, and certain Air Quality Standard Permits.

The December 31 deadline may be easy to overlook when a permit does not require renewal. Reviewing applicable authorizations now can help facilities identify reporting obligations before year-end.

ESE Partners supports businesses with air permitting and environmental compliance services to help navigate regulatory requirements.

Learn more at https://esepartners.com/ese-environmental-services-due-diligence-remediation-compliance/environmental-compliance/.

10/13/2026

Evaluating streams and other water features requires more than a snapshot of site conditions. Understanding flow patterns and determining whether a water feature qualifies as a relatively permanent water can be important considerations in environmental assessments and regulatory decision-making.

These evaluations require careful consideration of site conditions and the tools available to characterize flow regimes. Understanding the challenges involved can help environmental professionals better assess water features and navigate project-specific regulatory considerations.

ESE Partners’ Ryan Gilbert will explore this topic in his presentation, “Challenges & Tools for Evaluating Flow Regime & Defining Relatively Permanent Waters,” at the Environmental Challenges and Innovations Conference (ECIC) Gulf Coast in Houston this Thursday, October 15!

10/09/2026

ESE Partners’ Ryan Gilbert will be presenting at the Environmental Challenges and Innovations Conference – Gulf Coast on Thursday, October 15, in Houston.

Ryan will present “Challenges & Tools for Evaluating Flow Regime & Defining Relatively Permanent Waters” at 8:00 AM, sharing insights on an important topic affecting environmental assessments and water resources.

We look forward to seeing environmental professionals from across the Gulf Coast at ECIC 2026!

Learn more about the conference: https://www.taep.org/ecic-2026

10/09/2026

Broadband expansion is helping connect communities, businesses, and essential services across Texas. But before new infrastructure can be installed, projects must account for environmental considerations that may affect planning, permitting, and construction.

From wetlands and stream crossings to threatened and endangered species and cultural resources, environmental due diligence plays an important role in keeping broadband projects moving forward while minimizing impacts to sensitive resources.

ESE Partners supports infrastructure development through environmental consulting services that help clients identify potential constraints, navigate regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Learn more about ESE Partners’ environmental consulting services for broadband projects: https://esepartners.com/environmental-consulting-for-broadband-projects/

10/07/2026

Industrial stormwater compliance requires more than a permit. It requires site-specific controls, clear procedures, and documentation that works in the field.

For a Texas aggregate facility, ESE developed a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to support compliance with the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000), Sector J.

The project addressed exposed stockpiles, material staging, vehicle activity, maintenance and refueling areas, stormwater outfalls, and potential off-site run-on. ESE developed drainage mapping, BMPs, inspection and monitoring procedures, spill response protocols, and recordkeeping tools to create a practical compliance system for facility staff.

The result was a structured framework designed to strengthen ongoing compliance and audit readiness.

Head to our website to read the full case study: https://esepartners.com/project/aggregate-facility-swppp-and-tpdes-msgp-compliance-in-texas/

10/06/2026

For those involved in data center development in Texas, recent changes to the environmental permitting process may affect project timelines.

The Governor has directed TCEQ to temporarily halt the issuance of permits related to data center projects while ERCOT completes its review. Environmental permit applications for these projects are currently subject to a hold.

While TCEQ’s review is delayed, developers can continue preparing applications and addressing environmental permitting requirements so projects are positioned to move forward when the review process resumes.

ESE Partners can help data center developers navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, stay ahead of environmental requirements, and plan for the next steps in the permitting process.

10/05/2026

Data centers are built around technology, but the work behind a successful site starts well before the servers arrive.

Choosing and developing a site can involve a range of environmental considerations, from understanding existing site conditions and regulatory requirements to evaluating natural resources, permitting needs, and potential environmental constraints.

For developers, identifying these considerations early can help reduce surprises later in the process and keep projects moving with a clear understanding of what is required.

At ESE Partners, we bring environmental expertise into the planning and development process so data center projects can move forward with the right information from the start.

Learn more about how our team supports complex development projects: https://esepartners.com/](https://esepartners.com/

10/01/2026

Rain doesn’t always mean fieldwork stops.

Our team is out in the field, rain or shine, collecting data, conducting inspections, and keeping projects moving. Wet conditions can bring their own challenges, but they also provide an opportunity to observe site conditions from a different perspective.

From environmental compliance to natural resources and site assessments, our field teams are prepared to get the work done safely and thoroughly, whatever the weather brings! 🌧️

09/30/2026

Industrial stormwater compliance can get complicated quickly, especially at aggregate facilities with exposed materials, heavy equipment, refueling areas, and multiple potential pollutant sources.

For a North Texas aggregate processing facility near Ferris, ESE Partners developed a site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) under the Texas TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit, TXR050000, Sector J.

Our team evaluated drainage patterns, exposed materials, pollutant sources, outfall conditions, and existing BMPs, then developed procedures for inspections, benchmark monitoring, sampling, spill response, employee training, and ongoing recordkeeping.

The result was an implementation-ready stormwater compliance framework designed to support day-to-day operations, inspection readiness, and continued compliance with TCEQ requirements.

Read and download the full case study: https://esepartners.com/project/aggregate-facility-stormwater-compliance-under-texas-msgp-sector-j/