Environmental Consultant (Energy)

TL;DR

Environmental Consultant (Energy): Managing environmental permit acquisitions, review, and compliance for energy infrastructure projects with an accent on federal and state permitting regulations. Focus on analyzing environmental impacts, conducting biological field surveys, and ensuring regulatory compliance for natural gas and electric transmission lines.

Location: Must be based in the U.S. (Preference for candidates based in Texas)

Salary: $79,400–$136,500 per year

Company

A medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to project and people success across the energy, mining, transportation, and manufacturing sectors.

What you will do

• Manage projects and tasks related to environmental review, permitting, and compliance for energy sector clients.
• Analyze environmental impacts of proposed energy projects, specifically for natural gas pipelines and electric transmission lines.
• Conduct biological field surveys and produce associated internal and external reports.
• Perform stormwater inspections and necessary regulatory reporting.
• Provide technical editing and document production for large, detailed project deliverables.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, biology, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of environmental permitting experience, preferably within the energy industry.
• Familiarity with permitting processes via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NPDES, USFWS, FERC, or SHPO.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Verified via E-Verify).
• Willingness to travel domestically between 5% and 50% for field work.

Nice to have

• 1-2 years of experience in project management or deputy project management roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including remote, in-office, or hybrid options.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation provided from the start of employment regardless of seniority.
• 10 paid holidays and comprehensive benefits and compensation packages.
• Support for annual career-related training to foster leadership and expertise.
• Company-sponsored travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and events.