Hybrid Permitting Leader, Power Innovation

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Permitting Manager to lead environmental permitting for the Power Innovation portfolio, including gas-fired generation, battery storage, pipelines, and site development. You will mentor a team of professionals, establish permitting strategy, and coordinate with across functions to advance compliant projects on accelerated timelines.

This role requires a strong background in environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, and stakeholder engagement, with at least eight years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight years’ experience in energy, infrastructure, environmental permitting, land development, or related project execution.
• Minimum five years’ supervisory or project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish permitting processes, playbooks, and records for Power Innovation projects from screening to operation.
• Coordinate work plans, schedules, and procedures to align permitting with multiple teams and commitments.
• Lead training, due diligence, and risk reviews for permitting and compliance activities.
• Represent permitting priorities in forums and communicate risks and mitigation options clearly.
• Develop and manage KPIs, milestones, and compliance tracking with cross‑functional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williams is seeking a Permitting Manager to lead environmental permitting for the Power Innovation portfolio, including gas-fired generation, battery storage, pipelines, and site development. You will mentor a team of professionals, establish permitting strategy, and coordinate with across functions to advance compliant projects on accelerated timelines.

This role requires a strong background in environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, and stakeholder engagement, with at least eight years