Environmental Specialist — NEPA & Permitting Lead

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work for most office roles

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Williams in Houston seeks an Environmental Specialist III/IV to manage moderate to complex environmental programs, focusing on NEPA processes, permitting, and compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of environmental experience.

Responsibilities include policy development, risk assessment, permitting, audits, and regulatory monitoring, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting processes including FERC and NEPA.
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains environmental policies, processes, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence.
• Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation.
• Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting.
• Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Conducts environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations; identifies training needs and provides guidance, mentorship, and training to others.
• Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations.

Skills

NEPA processes

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/related field

Job description

Williams in Houston seeks an Environmental Specialist III/IV to manage moderate to complex environmental programs, focusing on NEPA processes, permitting, and compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of environmental experience.

Responsibilities include policy development, risk assessment, permitting, audits, and regulatory monitoring, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and timely project delivery.