Manager-Environmental Permitting

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee development programs

Job summary

Tallgrass Energy seeks an Environmental Permitting Manager to join its Houston-based Capital Projects Team. You will oversee the coordination of environmental permitting for processing facilities, pipelines, terminals, and related infrastructure.

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Permitting, this role requires strong regulatory knowledge across FERC, USACE, SHPO, and diverse agencies, plus leadership in planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 15 years in environmental permitting and compliance.
• 5–10 years of direct management experience in a project execution setting.
• Experience with energy transportation (oil/gas/electric transmission) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental permitting for design and construction of facilities, pipelines, terminals.
• Manage internal resources and external consultants for permitting with FERC, USACE, SHPO, and others.
• Formulate complex permitting strategies to align stakeholders and budgets.
• Communicate permitting details to project teams and address constructability concerns.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Government Affairs to foresee permitting obstacles and contingency plans.
• Liaise with regulatory officials on project and permitting specifics.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder communication

Travel up to 50%

Project management

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science

Experience in oil and gas permitting

Job description

Manager-Environmental Permitting (Finance)

Tallgrass Energy is currently in need of one Environmental Permitting Manager to join our Houston-based Capital Projects Team. This role will report directly to the Director of Environmental Permitting.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of pertinent regulations/programs including (but not limited to): CWA, ESA, NRHP, OPA, NPDES, MBTA, and NEPA.
• Knowledge of developing regulations and how topics such as Environmental Justice are playing a role in permit acquisition.
  • Inform all Stakeholders of potential NGO influence in permitting activities and help formulate plans to communicate and collaborate effectively with these groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving orientation; experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel to project sites (up to 50% travel anticipated)
• Familiarity with working within an independent project team structure with other groups and roles, such as land and engineering is mandatory.
• Strong time management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
• Experience and ability to manage internal and external resources.
  • Create and implement development plans to motivate and facilitate the growth of internal resources.
  • Create a culture of accountability within the organization to ensure all objectives are understood and aggressively adhered to.
• Familiarity with processing, midstream and terminal construction a plus.
• Familiarity with power generation facilities relating to AI and data center infrastructure is a plus.
• Positive and energetic attitude; self-motivated with strong initiative; flexible
• Detail oriented; resourceful

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related degrees strongly preferred. Other degrees will be considered if combined with experience in environmental permitting and compliance in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of fifteen of experience in environmental permitting and compliance with demonstrable increase in responsibility and independence
• Five to ten years of direct management experience of permitting resources within a project execution environment.
• Experience working in the energy transportation industry (oil, gas or electrical transmission)
• Experience working with state/federal/tribal environmental agencies

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the overall coordination of environmental permitting for the successful design and construction of processing facilities, pipelines, terminals and associated infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate internal resources and outside consultants who provide permitting services in line with requirements for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Ensure compliance with all other federal, state, and local requirements such as floodplain permitting and storm water permitting and SWPPP/BMP requirements when necessary.
• Formulate, plan and execute complex permitting strategies that keep all impacted internal and external stakeholders aligned on all project goals and objectives while ensuring scheduling and budgeting goals are maintained.
• Communicate with the overall project team, properly relay critical permitting details, understand constructability concerns and needs and how permit constraints can affect construction, and provide pertinent updates during project meetings.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Government Affairs groups to make sure all parties are apprised of permitting needs and potential obstructions and actively formulate proactive contingency plans to overcome all obstacles to meet project objectives.
• Communicate project and permitting specifics with the appropriate regulatory officials.

ABOUT US

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.