Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

A leading owner-operator of traditional and alternative energy is looking to add a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist with FERC experience to their team in Houston.

The firm:

• Prides themselves on putting their teams and employees first and working together as one team to be a positive atmosphere for work
• Delivers sustainable energy and alternative energy to communities across the country
• Works on some of the largest pipeline and mission critical projects across the United States
• Prioritizes safety for their employees
• Owner-operator structure with opportunity for yearly bonuses, 401k extended match, and retention bonuses

foundational business 7000 miles infrastructure. dump that profit into capital projects. investing into alternative forms of fuel - capital projects are things like hydrogen facility facilities, ammonia production facilities, $2B carbon capture project in execution phase converting natural gas pipeline from ne to wyoming to co2 pipeline. partnering with ethanol facilities in nebrasksa - running it down pipeline to wyoming to carbon sequestration facility.

Job Title: Environmental Permitting Specialist

Job Description: The Environmental Permitting Specialist will assist in obtaining and maintaining environmental permits and approvals for various projects. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience within the energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• Lead environmental permitting efforts for the design and construction of capital projects, including processing facilities, pipelines, terminals, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate internal resources and external consultants providing permitting services in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Develop and execute permitting strategies to align stakeholders on project goals while ensuring scheduling and budgeting objectives are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate critical permitting details and potential siting/constructability concerns.
• Manage environmental compliance and reporting efforts associated with project construction activities.
• Communicate and coordinate project and permitting specifics with regulatory officials as directed.
• Collaborate with various individuals with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Prioritize personal safety, the safety of assets and employees, and the general public.
• Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related fields. Other degrees will be considered if combined with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance with increasing responsibility and independence.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing permitting resources/contractors within a project execution environment.
• Experience supporting FERC-regulated projects is highly desirable.
• Experience with midstream/pipelines/facilities and major capital project development.
• Experience with federal agencies and their regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply environmental requirements and translate regulations into compliance guidance.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Willingness to travel to project sites (up to 30% travel possible).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to work schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.

Salary: 135-155k base plus 10% bonus and 6% dollar for dollar match with an additional 4% kick-up to 10% dollar for dollar.