Environmental Permitting & Compliance Manager

Williams; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Permitting Manager to lead a team of environmental professionals supporting our capital expansion and tactical projects. The role establishes permitting processes, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while driving project execution.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and at least six years in the energy sector, including five years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of six years in energy including five years in supervisory/management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to establish permitting processes and personnel accountabilities for regulated expansion projects.
• Experience interacting with federal, state, and local officials related to permitting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establishes consistent permitting processes and personnel accountabilities for FERC regulated expansion projects
• Manages division of work, methods, and procedures to ensure the permitting function meets the needs of Operations and Engineering Services
• Ensures priorities and performance of the permitting team are in alignment with the expectations and goals of the operating area
• Develops and delivers training to internal and external business partners
• Leads incident investigations for project-related environmental incidents
• Coordinates resources for permitting and construction compliance efforts
• Provides technical support and interpretation of environmental regulations to business partners
• Collaborates with other permitting groups to establish KPIs for continuous improvement
• Develops and leads highly performing work teams
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Environmental permitting

Project management

NEPA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

License or certification in engineering or environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williams is seeking a Permitting Manager to lead a team of environmental professionals supporting our capital expansion and tactical projects. The role establishes permitting processes, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while driving project execution.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and at least six years in the energy sector, including five years in supervision.