Environmental Permitting Specialist - NEPA & FERC Lead

TC Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

TC Energy seeks an Environmental Permitting Analyst to support major pipeline and infrastructure projects. You will lead NEPA and FERC-related permitting, coordinating with legal, engineering, and construction teams to ensure defensible outcomes and on‑time milestones.

The role requires seven+ years in permitting, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage complex multi‑state work with a hybrid work model. Travel may be required.

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.
• Experience supporting FERC-regulated projects, including NEPA review and certificate proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of NGA, NEPA, CWA, ESA, NHPA requirements.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for engineering and construction teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Job description

TC Energy seeks an Environmental Permitting Analyst to support major pipeline and infrastructure projects. You will lead NEPA and FERC-related permitting, coordinating with legal, engineering, and construction teams to ensure defensible outcomes and on‑time milestones.

The role requires seven+ years in permitting, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage complex multi‑state work with a hybrid work model. Travel may be required.