Environmental Permitting Specialist, Energy Projects

Worley; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k plan

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental coverage

Job summary

Worley is seeking an Intermediate Permitting Specialist to join its Environmental & Sustainability (E&S) team in the United States. You will assist in planning, preparing and delivering environmental permitting and regulatory solutions for energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.

You will identify permitting requirements, prepare applications and documentation, maintain schedules and compliance, and engage with regulators and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology or a related discipline.
• Typically 3–7 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, engineering or regulation.
• Working knowledge of U.S. environmental permitting, including NEPA and state/federal requirements.
• Familiarity with federal regulations (CAA, CWA, ESA) and environmental compliance.
• Experience tracking project scope, schedules and budgets with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting, regulatory and advisory services for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Identify permitting requirements and help develop strategies aligned with project objectives and schedules.
• Prepare compliant permit applications, supporting studies and regulatory documentation.
• Support NEPA/CEQA reviews and other applicable frameworks.
• Develop permit matrices, tracking tools and compliance databases for milestones and commitments.
• Prepare technical correspondence, reports, work plans and schedules.
• Collaborate with senior professionals to integrate permitting into project planning.
• Engage regulators, clients and stakeholders to support successful outcomes.
• Support project management by coordinating tasks, scope, schedule and budget.
• Support proposals, scope development and cost estimates.
• Align with Worley’s E&S standards and HSE expectations.
• Participate in client meetings and field programs as needed.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Client engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology or related

Job description

Worley is seeking an Intermediate Permitting Specialist to join its Environmental & Sustainability (E&S) team in the United States. You will assist in planning, preparing and delivering environmental permitting and regulatory solutions for energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.

You will identify permitting requirements, prepare applications and documentation, maintain schedules and compliance, and engage with regulators and clients.