Lead Environmental Scientist – NEPA Permitting

Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. seeks a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) to direct permitting for new projects and maintain asset compliance in Houston, TX.

You will coordinate with contractors and regulators to secure USACE Section 404/10 and related authorizations, ensuring schedules and regulatory expectations are met. You will provide weekly updates to the NEPA Senior Manager and stakeholders, staying current on CWA/NEPA obligations and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, biological science, engineering or other relevant technical field is preferred.
• 10+ years of consistent linear project permitting experience, primarily CWA permits (e.g. Nationwide Permit 12) and state permits; alternative roles for fewer years.
• Experience with USACE permitting processes (Section 404, 10, 408) and NEPA obligations.
• Existing relationships with regional regulatory personnel (USACE Fort Worth, Galveston, New Orleans Districts).
• Strong communication with project stakeholders and senior management.
• Ability to overcome regulatory challenges to maintain schedules and reduce costs.
• Knowledge of construction/operation of pipelines, storage, and oil/gas facilities.
• Willingness to work full-time in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, through direct effort or oversight of third-party contractors, state/federal authorizations (USACE Section 404/10, stormwater, hydrostatic tests, drilling mud landfarming, etc.).
• Develop permitting/project strategies to maintain schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations (CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, Rivers and Harbors Act).
• Promote effective communication among internal stakeholders, project management, contractors, and regulators.
• Provide weekly oral and/or written permitting updates to the NEPA Senior Manager and project stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure project compliance with authorizations.
• Oversee and review natural and cultural resource surveys and related reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and contractors.

Skills

10+ years permitting experience

USACE permitting

NEPA knowledge

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological science, or engineering

Job description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. seeks a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) to direct permitting for new projects and maintain asset compliance in Houston, TX.

You will coordinate with contractors and regulators to secure USACE Section 404/10 and related authorizations, ensuring schedules and regulatory expectations are met. You will provide weekly updates to the NEPA Senior Manager and stakeholders, staying current on CWA/NEPA obligations and maintaining strong