Environmental Project Permitting Specialist (Environmental)

Location: Hybrid, based in Birmingham, Alabama; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lakewood, Colorado; or Houston, Texas. In-office work is required Monday through Wednesday, with remote work Thursday and Friday. Occasional travel throughout the United States and visits to project sites may be required.

Salary: USD 85,100–119,100 per year, depending on experience and skills.

Company

hirify.global is a large energy infrastructure company providing energy transportation and storage services across North America.

What you will do

• Lead and support environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for natural gas, refined-products, and CO₂ pipeline maintenance, repair, integrity, construction, and development projects.
• Coordinate regulatory reviews, environmental field surveys, agency communications and negotiations, permit submissions, and mitigation measures.
• Work with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, Operations Support, Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, Land, and other internal groups.
• Manage permitting consultants, including bids, work directives, budgets, invoices, schedules, quality, and completion of assigned work.
• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, permitting strategies, program improvements, and special projects.
• Maintain compliance with permit conditions and applicable environmental laws while identifying opportunities to reduce project costs, risks, and schedule delays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in environmental permitting, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience applying and ensuring compliance with federal environmental laws and permitting requirements, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission processes.
• Experience with applicable state environmental review and permitting requirements, such as the California Environmental Quality Act and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting projects across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Current, valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licenses, certifications, or training required by applicable agencies or hirify.global.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, together with strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, follow procedures, meet schedule and attendance requirements, prioritize multiple tasks, work effectively in teams, and maintain a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Ability to complete required training, work outdoors in varying and extreme weather, traverse uneven or rugged terrain, and potentially work around odors and fumes from refined petroleum products.
• Ability to work independently in remote areas, exercise sound judgment without direct supervision, and work extended hours during emergencies or field activities.
• Successful completion of a drug screening and background check after a conditional offer.

Nice to have

• Experience obtaining environmental permits for oil and gas infrastructure, petroleum-product pipelines, facilities, or terminals.
• Working knowledge of pipeline operations and related construction and maintenance activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to personal safety and the safety of employees, contractors, the public, and company assets.
• Hybrid work schedule with three in-office days and two remote days each week.
• Health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan.
• Flexible work schedule and additional voluntary benefit plans.

Hiring process

• Following a conditional offer, candidates must successfully complete drug screening and a background check before starting employment.