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Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting and Impact Assessor

Austin, Texas, USFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead high-impact environmental permitting and impact assessment projects for traditional and renewable energy infrastructure across the Gulf region.

Role type

Principal Consultant (Senior IC with strategic growth and team leadership)

Builds

Energy infrastructure projects (pipelines, transmission, offshore wind, renewable energy)

Domain

Energy + Environmental Compliance

Required skills

Environmental Science/Engineering expertise, Regulatory permitting (USACE, FERC, BOEM, USFWS), Project management, Client relationship development, Business acumen, Team leadership

Preferred skills

NEPA/ESHIA experience, Gulf Coast energy market network, Low-carbon project experience, Line management

Technologies

USACE, FERC, BOEM, USFWS, NEPA, ESHIA

Responsibilities

Guide clients through siting, permitting, and environmental impact assessments; Provide expert regulatory and technical advice; Lead multidisciplinary teams to execute complex projects; Mentor and support technical professionals; Contribute to go-to-market strategies and business development.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic growth and mentorship