Hybrid Senior Environmental Permits & Compliance Lead

Nicor Gas; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicor Gas, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks an experienced environmental professional to lead permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure in Illinois. The role combines project management with regulatory interpretation to support Nicor’s operations and construction activities.

The successful candidate will manage environmental permitting for pipelines and storage facilities, collaborate with regulators, and provide training and field support across multiple projects in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in physical or natural science, engineering or related field.
• MS degree preferred for advanced environmental roles.
• Minimum 5 years in environmental permitting/compliance; senior level may be 7+ years.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental support for new and existing natural gas infrastructure projects.
• Manage environmental permitting from planning through construction and closure.
• Interpret regulations and plans to ensure compliance and train internal teams.
• Interface with contractors, internal customers and regulators.
• Draft and maintain SPCC and SWPPP plans as needed.
• Support supply chain activities, including consultant contracts and invoices.

Skills

Project management

Environmental compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder liaison

GIS

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS in physical or natural science/engineering

MS in physical or natural science/engineering

Tools

GIS

SharePoint

Job description

Nicor Gas, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks an experienced environmental professional to lead permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure in Illinois. The role combines project management with regulatory interpretation to support Nicor’s operations and construction activities.

The successful candidate will manage environmental permitting for pipelines and storage facilities, collaborate with regulators, and provide training and field support across multiple projects in a hybrid