CareerPlan

Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager

Houston, Texas, USFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead permitting and compliance efforts for Natural Gas Act-regulated projects, serving as a strategic advisor to clients on major natural gas pipeline, LNG, and gas storage projects from early planning through construction and operations.

Role type

Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager

Builds

Natural gas pipeline, LNG, and gas storage capital infrastructure projects

Domain

Energy infrastructure, Environmental regulation, FERC compliance

Required skills

FERC-regulated project management, Environmental impact assessment, NEPA compliance, Natural resource regulations (Clean Water Act, NHPA, ESA), Multi-site project management, Strategic client advising, Regulatory engagement, Technical proposal development, Quality assurance for environmental reports

Preferred skills

Relationships with federal/state/local regulatory agencies, Business development and proposal preparation, Leading large multidisciplinary teams, Major capital infrastructure project experience

Technologies

FERC applications, Environmental analysis tools, Permitting software

Responsibilities

Manage large, multi-faceted projects ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality; Serve as primary client contact leading interdisciplinary teams through permitting and regulatory approval; Direct preparation and management of FERC applications; Provide strategic guidance on environmental planning and compliance; Develop technical proposals and identify new business opportunities; Oversee quality assurance for technical reports and permit packages; Coordinate with internal specialists and external stakeholders; Monitor project performance and manage risks.

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship