Environmental Permitting & Compliance Expert

Ascent Engineering Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employerm

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Stratus is seeking an Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist to support a diverse portfolio of oil and gas and linear infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. The role blends permitting, regulatory compliance, technical design support, and field oversight.

You will coordinate with regulators, clients, and internal teams to ensure permit success, manage schedules, and deliver high-quality environmental documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Geology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of environmental permitting and compliance experience, preferably supporting oil and gas or linear infrastructure projects.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience preparing and submitting environmental permit applications in PA, WV, and OH.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations using USACE methodology.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices and stormwater management requirements.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage environmental permit applications, including ESCGP-4, NWP 12, Chapter 105 permits, and other permits.
• Develop Erosion & Sediment Control Plans and PCSM Plans.
• Prepare air permitting packages, including GP-5, GP-5A, GP-1, and others.
• Support grading plans, pipeline alignments, profiles, and other design documents.
• Conduct wetland delineations using USACE methodology and support permitting efforts.
• Perform environmental compliance inspections, construction monitoring, and field audits.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare technical reports, permit narratives, environmental documentation, and exhibits.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations across PA, WV, and OH.
• Support project managers by coordinating schedules, deliverables, and milestones.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Technical writing

Project management

Site fieldwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Geology, or related field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Stratus is seeking an Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist to support a diverse portfolio of oil and gas and linear infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. The role blends permitting, regulatory compliance, technical design support, and field oversight.

You will coordinate with regulators, clients, and internal teams to ensure permit success, manage schedules, and deliver high-quality environmental documentation.