Senior Environmental Permitting Lead for Energy Projects

EDGE Engineering and Science, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and disability保险

401(k) with employer match

Performance bonus opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and ongoing教育

Job summary

EDGE Engineering and Science, LLC seeks a Senior Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead permitting and regulatory strategy for major energy infrastructure across the United States. You will serve as a technical expert and project management leader for permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory strategy.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with federal and state agencies, and provide technical leadership on permitting strategies and FERC environmental reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of environmental permitting and regulatory consulting experience.
• Experience supporting energy infrastructure development projects.
• Experience preparing federal and state environmental permit applications.
• Strong understanding of Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10, NEPA, and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage preparation of environmental documentation for FERC applications and authorizations.
• Develop permitting strategies and regulatory roadmaps aligned with project schedules.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies throughout planning and permitting.
• Support route selection, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for proposed projects.
• Lead preparation of Environmental Resource Reports and supporting studies for FERC-regulated projects.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to EDGE's Energy Permitting Practice growth.
• Assist clients with permitting requirements during construction and operation.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

FERC

Project management

NEPA

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

EDGE Engineering and Science, LLC seeks a Senior Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead permitting and regulatory strategy for major energy infrastructure across the United States. You will serve as a technical expert and project management leader for permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory strategy.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with federal and state agencies, and provide technical leadership on permitting strategies and FERC environmental reviews.