Pipeline Environmental Permitting Lead

TC Energy Corp.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible dress code

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an Environmental Permitting Analyst to lead permitting strategy for major natural gas projects across multiple states. You will coordinate with legal, engineering and construction teams to ensure NEPA compliance and regulatory approvals.

Travel up to 20%, a hybrid work model, and opportunities to shape environmental strategy across a broad portfolio of pipeline infrastructure are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Planning, or related field.
• Seven or more years of experience supporting environmental permitting or compliance for interstate natural gas or linear infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting FERC-regulated projects, including NEPA review and certificate proceedings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of NGA, NEPA, CWA, ESA, and NHPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental permitting strategy for natural gas projects from early development through construction.
• Serve as an environmental subject-matter expert on projects requiring FERC authorization under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and NEPA review.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, project management, engineering, and construction teams to support regulatory strategy, risk management, and defensible permitting outcomes.
• Develop and manage integrated permitting schedules, budgets, and scopes aligned with FERC certificates, permit timelines, construction sequencing, and capital delivery milestones.
• Oversee environmental field investigations, resource surveys, and monitoring programs, including management of consultants, contractors, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate preparation and review of environmental resource reports and technical inputs supporting FERC applications and data requests.
• Lead permitting and agency coordination and support negotiations of permit conditions and compliance requirements under applicable federal and state programs.
• Represent the company at agency meetings, public hearings, and community engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Planning, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

TC Energy is seeking an Environmental Permitting Analyst to lead permitting strategy for major natural gas projects across multiple states. You will coordinate with legal, engineering and construction teams to ensure NEPA compliance and regulatory approvals.

Travel up to 20%, a hybrid work model, and opportunities to shape environmental strategy across a broad portfolio of pipeline infrastructure are offered.