Environmental Permitting Specialist for Energy Projects

Worley; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Worley Consulting – Environmental & Sustainability team is seeking an Intermediate Permitting Specialist to help energy clients navigate environmental permitting across the United States. You’ll work with seasoned practitioners on projects spanning upstream, midstream, downstream, and emerging energy markets, gaining regulatory exposure and advancing your consulting career.

You will support planning, preparation and delivery of permitting solutions, identify requirements, prepare applications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology or related field.
• Typically 3–7 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, engineering or regulation.
• Working knowledge of U.S. environmental permitting, including NEPA and federal/state requirements.
• Familiarity with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
• Understanding of environmental compliance and permitting, including air and/or water requirements.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and preparing accurate regulatory documentation.
• Strong ability to track assigned project scope, schedules and budgets.
• Strong technical writing, reporting and documentation skills.
• Developing client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship and responsible project delivery.
• Motivation to build technical and consulting skills with guidance from experienced practitioners.

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 permitting reviews under NEPA, CEQA and other frameworks.
• Develop and maintain permit matrices, tracking tools and compliance databases.
• Prepare accurate technical correspondence, environmental reports and schedules.
• Collaborate with senior professionals to integrate permitting into project planning.
• Engage with regulators, clients and stakeholders to support project outcomes.
• Coordinate tasks, track scope, schedule and budget for projects.
• Support proposals, scope development and cost estimates.
• Assure quality and alignment with Worley’s E&S systems and standards.
• Participate in client meetings and field programs as needed.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory consulting

Technical writing

Client engagement

Project tracking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

Regulatory databases

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Worley Consulting – Environmental & Sustainability team is seeking an Intermediate Permitting Specialist to help energy clients navigate environmental permitting across the United States. You’ll work with seasoned practitioners on projects spanning upstream, midstream, downstream, and emerging energy markets, gaining regulatory exposure and advancing your consulting career.

You will support planning, preparation and delivery of permitting solutions, identify requirements, prepare applications,