Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III to support a growing portfolio of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and CO₂ transportation and storage projects. This is a position supporting fast-paced, short-cycle projects from early development through execution and handover.
The successful candidate will provide environmental and regulatory expertise, with a strong focus on permitting strategy and regulatory approvals across Gulf Coast jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who understands regulatory expectations, can navigate complex permitting processes, and is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead environmental and regulatory permitting activities for CCS, CO₂ transportation, and storage projects.
- Develop and execute permitting and regulatory strategies to support project schedules and milestones.
- Manage environmental permitting requirements from project conception through execution and handover.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, consulting firms, and project teams to prepare and review permit applications.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Provide guidance on wetland permitting, surface permitting, core permitting and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting requirements.
- Support compliance with the Clean Water Act and other applicable environmental regulations.
- Evaluate permitting pathways and approval requirements to ensure timely project execution.
- Collaborate with construction teams and conduct occasional site visits to support project needs.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and proactively identify regulatory risks and solutions.
- Review maps, environmental data, and project routing information using mapping and GIS-related software.
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Google Earth and mapping/GIS software
- Ability to interpret environmental, geographic, and pipeline-related data
- Strong document review and regulatory application development skills
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of environmental and regulatory permitting experience; 15+ years preferred.
- Extensive experience with: Wetland permitting, Surface permitting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting, Clean Water Act compliance
- Demonstrated experience working with regulatory agencies along the Gulf Coast.
- Proven ability to develop regulatory strategies and guide projects through complex approval processes.
- Experience managing permitting activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong project management and process management skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS), pipeline, energy, or infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience working directly for or closely with environmental regulatory agencies.
- Experience interpreting pipeline routes, environmental constraints, and mapping data.
Closing: 13 August 2026
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Vacancy reference: TR-293047
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Corporate recruiter
Karen Christides