Environmental Project Permitting Specialist (Oil and Gas Infrastructure)

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 travel to project sites may be required.

Salary: USD $85,100.00–$152,700.00 per year.

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead and support environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for maintenance, repair, integrity, construction, and development projects involving natural gas, refined-products, and CO₂ pipeline systems.
• Coordinate regulatory reviews, environmental field surveys, agency consultations and negotiations, permit applications, and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate permitting work with project managers, engineers, contractors, internal teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage permitting consultants, including bids, work directives, budgets, invoices, quality, schedules, and task completion.
• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, permitting strategies, and efforts to reduce project costs, risks, and delays.
• Attend engineering and regional field meetings, project site visits, and bid walks while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

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 NEPA, ESA, NHPA, the Clean Water Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and FERC processes.
• Experience with applicable state environmental review and permitting requirements, such as CEQA and MEPA.
• 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 the company.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, problem-solving, independent working, teamwork, professional conduct, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and work-schedule requirements.
• Physical ability to complete required training, work outdoors in varying and extreme weather, traverse uneven or rugged terrain, and potentially be exposed to odors and fumes associated with refined petroleum products.

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

• Hybrid work schedule with office work Monday through Wednesday and remote work Thursday and Friday.
• Health care benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts, life and accidental death and disability insurance, and supplemental coverage options.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work scheduling, and voluntary benefit plans.
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a drug screening and background check following a conditional offer.