Senior Environmental Permitting Lead

012 NiSource Corporate Services Co; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource seeks an Environmental Coordinator III to lead planning, permitting, compliance, and regulatory activities for electric and gas infrastructure projects. You will coordinate surveys, engage with regulators, and guide permitting across states to meet milestones.

Requirements include a relevant degree and 7–9 years of experience, with strong written communication and project coordination skills; travel approx. 5% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in environmental field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7–9 years in environmental permitting, planning or regulatory compliance.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits for major utility projects.
• Experience with electric transmission, substations, pipelines, or generation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, permitting, compliance, and regulatory approvals for utility infrastructure projects.
• Develop permitting strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate environmental surveys, studies, and consultants for permitting and compliance.
• Represent the company with federal, state, and local regulators, including permit negotiations.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Risk mitigation

Budgeting

Regulatory agencies liaison

NEPA/ESA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Equivalent utility industry experience

Tools

GIS

SAP

Project management tools

Environmental compliance databases

Job description

NiSource seeks an Environmental Coordinator III to lead planning, permitting, compliance, and regulatory activities for electric and gas infrastructure projects. You will coordinate surveys, engage with regulators, and guide permitting across states to meet milestones.

Requirements include a relevant degree and 7–9 years of experience, with strong written communication and project coordination skills; travel approx. 5% is expected.