Environmental Permitting Lead - NEPA & FERC

TC Energy Corp.; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an Environmental Permitting Analyst to lead environmental permitting strategy for natural gas projects across interstate infrastructure. Responsibilities include NEPA reviews, coordinating with regulators, and integrating schedules and budgets aligned with FERC certificates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 7+ years of permitting experience, with travel up to 20% and a hybrid work model supporting our US footprint including West Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Planning, or related field.
• Seven or more years of experience supporting environmental permitting or compliance for interstate natural gas or linear infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting FERC-regulated projects, including NEPA review and certificate proceedings.
• Strong working knowledge of NGA, NEPA, CWA, ESA, and NHPA requirements.
• Experience coordinating with federal and state agencies on complex permitting efforts.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for engineering and construction teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high‑profile capital projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental permitting strategy for natural gas projects from early development through construction.
• Serve as an environmental subject-matter expert on projects requiring FERC authorization under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and NEPA review.
• Partner with legal counsel, project management, engineering, and construction teams to support regulatory strategy, risk management, and defensible permitting outcomes.
• Develop and manage integrated permitting schedules, budgets, and scopes aligned with FERC certificates, permit timelines, construction sequencing, and capital delivery milestones
• Oversee environmental field investigations, resource surveys, and monitoring programs, including management of consultants, contractors, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate preparation and review of environmental resource reports and technical inputs supporting FERC applications and data requests.
• Lead permitting and agency coordination and support negotiations of permit conditions and compliance requirements under applicable federal and state programs, including CWA Sections 404 and 401, ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, and Rivers and Harbors Act Sections 10 and 408.
• Represent the company at agency meetings, public hearings, and community engagements, effectively communicating environmental requirements and project commitments.
• Track and manage environmental conditions and commitments associated with FERC certificates and agency permits.
• Support post-certificate compliance and construction-phase environmental coordination.

Skills

Environmental permitting

NEPA compliance

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Natural Resources

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

TC Energy is seeking an Environmental Permitting Analyst to lead environmental permitting strategy for natural gas projects across interstate infrastructure. Responsibilities include NEPA reviews, coordinating with regulators, and integrating schedules and budgets aligned with FERC certificates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 7+ years of permitting experience, with travel up to 20% and a hybrid work model supporting our US footprint including West Virginia.