Environmental Permitting Analyst
Core
Lead environmental permitting strategy and compliance for major natural gas infrastructure projects (pipelines, compressor stations) from development through construction, ensuring FERC authorization and adherence to federal/state regulations.
Role type
Senior Environmental Permitting Analyst (Infrastructure)
Builds
FERC Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity, state permits, and construction compliance for natural gas pipelines and system expansions.
Domain
Energy infrastructure (natural gas pipelines) and Environmental Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
FERC regulation expertise, NEPA review, CWA/ESA/NHPA compliance, multi-state agency coordination, environmental resource survey management, regulatory strategy translation, project schedule/budget management
Preferred skills
Large-diameter pipeline project leadership, complex regulatory issue resolution, corporate policy development
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead environmental permitting strategy for natural gas projects; Serve as subject-matter expert on FERC authorization and NEPA review; Partner with legal and engineering teams for regulatory strategy; Develop integrated permitting schedules and budgets; Oversee environmental field investigations and consultant management; Coordinate preparation of environmental resource reports; Lead agency coordination and permit condition negotiations; Represent company at public hearings and community engagements; Track environmental conditions and commitments; Support post-certificate compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
