NEPA & Permitting Lead Engineer – Infrastructure

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeats membership

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

GDH is seeking a senior environmental professional to lead NEPA and permitting efforts for infrastructure projects. You will oversee regulatory compliance, develop permit strategies, and coordinate with regulators to ensure successful project execution.

This role requires strong experience with USACE permitting and state permits, and travel around 10%. The position emphasizes managing permitting processes, maintaining regulator relationships, and providing guidance on environmental regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• At least ten years of extensive permit experience, particularly with Clean Water Act and state permits.
• Strong knowledge of USACE permitting processes, including Sections 404, 10, 408, and NEPA obligations.
• Existing relationships and experience interacting with regional regulatory districts, specifically USACE Fort Worth, Galveston, and New Orleans districts.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of state and federal authorization requests, including USACE Section 404/10 permits, stormwater permits, discharge permits, and other relevant authorizations.
• Develop project strategies that balance regulatory compliance with project schedules.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations such as the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA, and related statutes.
• Communicate regularly with internal project teams, third-party contractors, and regulatory personnel via written and oral updates.
• Oversee and review natural and cultural resource surveys and associated reporting.
• Ensure ongoing project compliance with all applicable environmental permits and regulations.
• Foster and maintain effective working relationships with regulators, internal stakeholders, and contractors.
• Develop and execute strategies to address regulatory challenges, reducing project delays and costs.
• Provide guidance and oversight in the preparation of environmental reports and resource survey documentation.
• Represent the organization in regulatory meetings and negotiations, ensuring clarity and compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

GDH is seeking a senior environmental professional to lead NEPA and permitting efforts for infrastructure projects. You will oversee regulatory compliance, develop permit strategies, and coordinate with regulators to ensure successful project execution.

This role requires strong experience with USACE permitting and state permits, and travel around 10%. The position emphasizes managing permitting processes, maintaining regulator relationships, and providing guidance on environmental regulations