Environmental Permitting & NEPA Specialist

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains is seeking an entry-level Environmental Permitting Assistant to support permitting for pipeline and facilities projects in the Southwest Division, primarily in Texas and New Mexico. This role assists senior staff with consultant coordination, regulatory compliance tracking, and document management.

Location can be Houston or Midland; your work will involve NEPA, BLM, SLO compliance, and coordinating with external consultants while maintaining organized files and supporting invoicing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Interest in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Basic knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act (CWA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting for projects on federal, state, and private lands.
• Assist with NEPA compliance, BLM, and SLO requirements.
• Coordinate with external consultants to compile environmental and permitting documents.
• Support compliance with BLM, SLO, USACE, and USFWS requirements.
• Establish relationships with regulatory agencies and internal project teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Plains is seeking an entry-level Environmental Permitting Assistant to support permitting for pipeline and facilities projects in the Southwest Division, primarily in Texas and New Mexico. This role assists senior staff with consultant coordination, regulatory compliance tracking, and document management.

Location can be Houston or Midland; your work will involve NEPA, BLM, SLO compliance, and coordinating with external consultants while maintaining organized files and supporting invoicing and