Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist

012 NiSource Corporate Services Co; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to integrate science, legal requirements, and policy to support environmental programs across business units. The role emphasizes permitting, compliance, and coordination with contractors and agencies to ensure 100% regulatory adherence.

With a focus on natural resources and energy industry regulations, the position requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, 3–5 years of experience, and the ability to work independently or in teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate environmental permitting for projects and programs.
• Coordinate with partners to align business needs with environmental risk mitigation.
• Maintain knowledge of current environmental regulations and regulatory processes.
• Analyze and interpret environmental rules, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Oversee environmental resource surveys, reports and assessments.
• Travel approximately 5-25% for site work and coordination.
• Support and implement compliance and proactive environmental systems and programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

GIS

Smartsheet

Job description

NiSource is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to integrate science, legal requirements, and policy to support environmental programs across business units. The role emphasizes permitting, compliance, and coordination with contractors and agencies to ensure 100% regulatory adherence.

With a focus on natural resources and energy industry regulations, the position requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, 3–5 years of experience, and the ability to work independently or in teams.