Senior Environmental Permitting Lead

Southern Company; Naperville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicor Gas in Naperville, IL is seeking an experienced environmental professional to provide expert support for natural gas infrastructure. You will manage environmental permitting, conduct due diligence, train staff, and liaise with regulators and contractors to ensure compliance.

The role emphasizes independent initiative, field oversight, and data-driven stewardship across spill prevention, stormwater, and restoration activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project management and environmental/natural resources permitting.
• Experience in environmental compliance and liability management.
• Experience with Endangered Species Act, floodplain regs, and Clean Water Act.
• Knowledge of stormwater best practices for construction.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance with plans and policies.
• Manage environmental permitting for pipeline systems and remediation projects.
• Prepare and review SPCC and SWPPP plans.
• Coordinate with regulators, contractors, and internal customers.
• Maintain consultant contracts, POs, and invoices.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Endangered Species Act knowledge

GIS

Education

BA/BS in physical or natural science/engineering

MS in related discipline (preferred)

Tools

GIS

SharePoint

Contract management systems

Job description

Nicor Gas in Naperville, IL is seeking an experienced environmental professional to provide expert support for natural gas infrastructure. You will manage environmental permitting, conduct due diligence, train staff, and liaise with regulators and contractors to ensure compliance.

The role emphasizes independent initiative, field oversight, and data-driven stewardship across spill prevention, stormwater, and restoration activities.