Lead Environmental Scientist - Permitting & NEPA

Enterprise Products Partners L.P; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer to lead NEPA permitting efforts for new projects and asset maintenance in Houston.

You will manage state and federal authorizations, coordinate with contractors, and report weekly updates to leadership. The role requires extensive experience with USACE permitting (404/10, 408), NEPA obligations, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological science, engineering or other relevant technical field preferred.
• Ten+ years of consistent linear project permitting experience, primarily CWA and state permits.
• Experience with USACE permitting processes (Section 404, 10, 408) and NEPA-related obligations.
• Positive relationships with regional regulatory personnel (USACE Fort Worth, Galveston, New Orleans).
• Strong communication with project stakeholders and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare state/federal authorization requests (USACE 404/10, state/federal permits) alone or through contractors.
• Develop permitting strategies to maintain schedules while ensuring compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations (CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, Rivers & Harbors Act).
• Provide weekly permitting updates to NEPA Senior Manager and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to maintain project compliance with authorizations.
• Oversee environmental and cultural resource surveys and related reports.
• Build relationships with internal and regulatory personnel and contractors.
• Promote effective communication among stakeholders and regulatory staff.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

NEPA experience

Project management

Environmental permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/science/engineering

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer to lead NEPA permitting efforts for new projects and asset maintenance in Houston.

You will manage state and federal authorizations, coordinate with contractors, and report weekly updates to leadership. The role requires extensive experience with USACE permitting (404/10, 408), NEPA obligations, and strong stakeholder communication.