Environmental Project Permitting Specialist (Oil & Gas Infrastructure)

Location: Hybrid in Birmingham, Alabama; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lakewood, Colorado; or Houston, Texas. In-office Monday through Wednesday and remote Thursday and Friday. Occasional travel throughout the United States and project-site work are required.

Salary: USD $85,100–$152,700 per year.

Company

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

What you will do

• Support environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for natural gas, refined-products, and CO₂ pipeline projects.
• Coordinate regulatory reviews, environmental field surveys, agency communications, permit submissions, and mitigation measures.
• Work with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholder groups.
• Manage permitting consultants, including bids, work directives, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and invoices.
• Provide environmental and regulatory guidance to reduce project costs, risks, and schedule delays.
• Attend field meetings, site visits, and bid walks while supporting safe and compliant project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in environmental permitting, environmental consulting, or a related field.
• Experience with federal environmental laws and permitting requirements, including NEPA, ESA, NHPA, CWA, MBTA, and FERC processes.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting projects across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, traverse rugged terrain, travel to project sites, and work independently in remote areas.

Nice to have

• Experience obtaining 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

• Safety-focused work supporting employees, contractors, the public, and company assets.
• Hybrid work schedule with a flexible work environment.
• Health, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k), company-funded pension, life insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Drug screening and background check required after a conditional offer.