Senior Environmental Permitting Lead for Utility Projects

NiSource Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. is seeking an Environmental Coordinator III to lead environmental planning, permitting, and compliance for major utility infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, prepare technical reports, and manage consultants and budgets. Travel required up to ~5%.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk assessment, and delivering regulatory milestones while supporting project execution and environmental programs across NiSource assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 7-9 years of experience in environmental permitting, planning or regulatory compliance.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits for major utility projects.
• Experience with USACE, EPA, IDEM, and state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, permitting, compliance, and regulatory approval for utility projects.
• Prepare regulatory summaries and agency comments.
• Coordinate surveys, studies, and consultants for permitting.
• Represent NiSource with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Permitting

Regulatory compliance

Environmental planning

Stakeholder communication

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Risk mitigation

Director-level summaries

Environmental regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Environmental Science

Natural Resources

Engineering

Tools

GIS

SAP

Project management tools

Job description

NiSource Inc. is seeking an Environmental Coordinator III to lead environmental planning, permitting, and compliance for major utility infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, prepare technical reports, and manage consultants and budgets. Travel required up to ~5%.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk assessment, and delivering regulatory milestones while supporting project execution and environmental programs across NiSource assets.