Senior Environmental Permitting Leader for Energy Projects

Worley; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to lead regulatory and permitting work on complex energy and infrastructure projects across the United States. The role blends technical leadership with strategic guidance for permitting, approvals andDelivery, aligning engineering, project delivery and environmental teams.

You will mentor professionals, contribute to proposals, and build client relationships while supporting growth in hydrogen, carbon capture, renewable power and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or related discipline.
• 10–20 years of progressive experience within 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 the regulatory considerations that influence project development and execution.
• Experience with environmental engineering applications such as stormwater management and SPCC planning.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory agencies, including the USEPA, FERC, USACE and applicable state and local authorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments within key U.S. energy markets, including Texas, Louisiana, California, the Gulf Coast and Appalachian regions.
• Proven ability to manage technical scopes and deliver work within established quality, schedule and budget expectations.
• Strong client engagement and regulatory interface capabilities, including direct interaction with agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, scope development, budgeting and client relationship development.
• Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, defensible and high-quality permitting and regulatory documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship and responsible project delivery.
• Relevant U.S. professional designation or certification, or eligibility to obtain an applicable designation within the candidate’s practice area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver environmental permitting, regulatory and compliance solutions that support the development and execution of complex energy, chemicals and resources projects.
• Develop practical permitting strategies that consider regulatory requirements, project schedules, technical constraints and client business objectives.
• Lead and support air quality and environmental permitting deliverables, including stormwater management and SPCC planning.
• Guide environmental and social impact assessment activities under applicable regulatory frameworks, including NEPA, CEQA and FERC requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, project management and operational teams to integrate environmental requirements into broader project planning and delivery.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and engage directly with federal, state and local regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards for technical quality, regulatory compliance and HSE performance while delivering projects and work packages within agreed scope, schedule and budget.
• Support business growth through client development, opportunity identification, proposal development, scope definition, budgeting and cost estimation.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives across established energy markets and emerging areas such as hydrogen, carbon capture and management, renewable power and biofuels.
• Mentor and support developing professionals, encouraging strong technical judgment, collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistent quality across project teams.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory judgment

Client-facing consulting

Project delivery

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to lead regulatory and permitting work on complex energy and infrastructure projects across the United States. The role blends technical leadership with strategic guidance for permitting, approvals andDelivery, aligning engineering, project delivery and environmental teams.

You will mentor professionals, contribute to proposals, and build client relationships while supporting growth in hydrogen, carbon capture, renewable power and