FERC Pipeline Permitting Project Lead

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead environmental permitting for FERC-regulated natural gas projects in Houston, TX, with hybrid work options.

The role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, NEPA/ESA/CWA compliance, and client/agency interactions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in NEPA documentation and FERC filings, plus about 8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, or related field.
• Approximately 8 years of relevant experience in environmental permitting or compliance for FERC-regulated natural gas projects.
• Experience contributing to NEPA documentation, environmental studies, agency coordination, or FERC filings.
• Experience coordinating project deliverables and tracking scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver environmental permitting tasks for FERC-regulated natural gas projects.
• Coordinate scopes/workstreams, track deliverables, schedule, budget, quality, and risks.
• Support development of permitting approaches and coordinate with USACE, USFWS, and state wildlife agencies.
• Apply NEPA/ESA/CWA knowledge to project planning and documentation.
• Support FEED studies by coordinating environmental inputs and permitting considerations.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, and QA/QC for assigned work; contribute to forecasts and reports.
• Prepare, coordinate, and review NEPA documentation and supporting studies.

Skills

Environmental permitting

FERC processes

NEPA

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead environmental permitting for FERC-regulated natural gas projects in Houston, TX, with hybrid work options.

The role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, NEPA/ESA/CWA compliance, and client/agency interactions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in NEPA documentation and FERC filings, plus about 8 years of relevant experience.