Senior Environmental Permitting Lead – Energy & Infrastructure

Worley; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to lead and deliver complex permitting and regulatory programs for energy and infrastructure projects in the United States. You will guide NEPA/CEQA/FERC compliance, coordinate with engineering and project teams, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators.

You will mentor professionals, contribute to proposals and business development, and help expand Worley’s permitting capabilities across traditional and emerging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or a related discipline.
• Typically, 10–20 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, energy, engineering or a regulatory agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state and local environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks, including NEPA, CEQA, FERC and applicable air and/or water permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience delivering environmental permitting and compliance programs for energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong air quality permitting expertise and an understanding of regulatory considerations influencing project development and execution.
• Experience with environmental engineering applications such as stormwater management and SPCC planning.
• Working knowledge of USEPA, FERC, USACE and applicable state and local authorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments within key U.S. energy markets (Texas, Louisiana, California, Gulf Coast, Appalachian).
• Proven ability to manage technical scopes and deliver work within quality, schedule and budget.
• Strong client engagement and regulatory interface capabilities, including interaction with agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, scope development, budgeting and client relationships.
• Excellent technical writing skills with clear, defensible permitting documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship and responsible project delivery.
• Relevant U.S. professional designation or certification, or eligibility to obtain an applicable designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver environmental permitting, regulatory and compliance solutions for complex energy, chemicals and resources projects.
• Develop practical permitting strategies considering regulatory requirements, schedules, and client objectives.
• Lead and support air quality and environmental permitting deliverables, including stormwater management and SPCC planning.
• Guide environmental and social impact assessments under NEPA, CEQA and FERC requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental requirements into project planning and delivery.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and engage with agencies and stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards for technical quality, regulatory compliance and HSE performance.
• Support business growth through client development, opportunity identification and budgeting.
• Contribute to strategic growth in energy markets and energy transition areas like hydrogen, carbon capture, renewables, biofuels.
• Mentor developing professionals to ensure quality across project teams.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory judgment

Client engagement

Technical writing

Project management

Regulatory interface

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Business development

Energy markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Environmental Planning

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to lead and deliver complex permitting and regulatory programs for energy and infrastructure projects in the United States. You will guide NEPA/CEQA/FERC compliance, coordinate with engineering and project teams, and act as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators.

You will mentor professionals, contribute to proposals and business development, and help expand Worley’s permitting capabilities across traditional and emerging