Flexible-Hours Petroleum Permitting Engineer

DCE-Conservation and Energy; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

DCE-Conservation and Energy seeks a qualified permitting professional to support the Office of Permitting & Compliance – Permitting in Baton Rouge. This role oversees processing of financial securities, permit-to-drill applications, and related regulatory activities across Louisiana.

The position requires a geoscience or engineering degree and experience in permitting, with responsibilities including issuing permits, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with state orders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geoscience field or engineering required.
• Experience with permitting processes and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process Financial Security related to Bond, CD, and Letter of Credit for well plugging and abandonment.
• Process applications for Permit to Drill for Minerals for the State of Louisiana.
• Assist in directing permitting activities for drilling operations across the state.
• Issue permits to drill and amendments; determine permit requirements.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, fax, email, and mail.
• Process applications under the ST RP program.
• Ensure wells comply with field orders to optimize drainage.
• Advertise substitute and alternate unit well designations properly.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in geoscience or engineering

Job description

DCE-Conservation and Energy seeks a qualified permitting professional to support the Office of Permitting & Compliance – Permitting in Baton Rouge. This role oversees processing of financial securities, permit-to-drill applications, and related regulatory activities across Louisiana.

The position requires a geoscience or engineering degree and experience in permitting, with responsibilities including issuing permits, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with state orders and