Environmental Consultant (Energy Infrastructure)

Location: Remote in Texas, USA; candidates in Texas, particularly within driving distance of Houston, are preferred. Domestic travel of 5–50% may be required for client coordination, agency engagement, and field work. U.S. work authorization is required through the E-Verify process.

Salary: $79,400–$136,500 per year, plus bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company serving energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing, construction, land development, and government clients.

What you will do

• Manage environmental review, permitting, and compliance tasks for natural gas pipelines, electric transmission lines, and related facilities.
• Analyze environmental impacts and support project applications and permit approvals.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies on permitting and compliance requirements.
• Conduct biological field surveys, stormwater inspections, and related reporting as needed.
• Produce and technically edit large, detailed project documents.
• Collaborate with internal project managers, task managers, and external clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, water resources, geology, biology, natural resources, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of environmental permitting experience, preferably in the energy industry.
• 3–5 years of experience or familiarity with permitting processes involving agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NPDES, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FERC, and State Historic Preservation Offices.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and task-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to travel domestically 5–50% and participate in field work when required.

Nice to have

• 1–2 years of project management or deputy project management experience.
• Experience with energy-sector permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Location within a one-hour drive of Houston, Texas.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote, in-office, and hybrid arrangements are available across the company; this role is remote in Texas.
• Four weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees, prorated by start date.
• Ten paid holidays and a comprehensive benefits and compensation package.
• Annual career-related training and opportunities for professional growth.
• Travel support for remote employees attending in-person team meetings and company events.