Gas Pipeline Environmental Permitting Specialist (III) – Ohio

Planet Group (United States); Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in the United States (Akron, OH) seeks an environmental permit specialist to support gas pipeline projects with Ohio focus and travel across the state. The role collaborates with project managers and external consultants to develop permit applications and ensure timely submissions.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in environmental permitting, with wetlands, stormwater, and regulatory agency experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years work experience with environmental permitting.
• Experience with permits related to wetlands (including threatened and endangered species and cultural resource coordination), erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management.
• Regulatory agency experience or experience representing an organization with regulatory agencies is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with business project managers to understand the scope of new and replacement pipeline installations and apply knowledge of environmental regulations to determine what, if any, environmental permits are required.
• Determine environmental permit applicability with specific knowledge of CWA Section 404/401, ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management Programs;
• With support from other vendors, prepare applications and secure environmental permits or clearances required for construction.
• Communicate environmental compliance requirements to project teams and field personnel. Depending on the project, communications may be held during project site meetings.
• Technical assistance to sites/projects for environmental compliance.
• Interpret environmental permits and regulations to ensure that compliance dates and requirements are met.
• Communicate with regulatory agency representatives, negotiate permit conditions, represent company during regulatory inspections, and other regulatory meetings.
• Oversight and technical direction of contractors and consultants including preparation of scopes of work, purchase requisitions, permit applications, permit support materials, and invoice review for approval.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Communication

Job description

Planet Group in the United States (Akron, OH) seeks an environmental permit specialist to support gas pipeline projects with Ohio focus and travel across the state. The role collaborates with project managers and external consultants to develop permit applications and ensure timely submissions.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in environmental permitting, with wetlands, stormwater, and regulatory agency experience.