Senior Environmental Permitting & NEPA Strategist

TC Energy Corp.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible dress code

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

TC Energy Corp. is seeking an Environmental Permitting Analyst to lead environmental permitting strategy for major natural gas infrastructure projects, from early development through construction.

The role serves as a subject-matter expert on NEPA, FERC Section 7, and multi-state permitting. You will collaborate with legal, engineering, and project teams, manage permitting schedules and budgets, oversee field investigations, and coordinate agency interactions and permit conditions to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Planning, or related field.
• Seven+ years of experience in environmental permitting or compliance for interstate natural gas or linear infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting NEPA review and FERC certificate proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of NGA, NEPA, CWA, ESA, NHPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting strategy from early development through construction.
• Serve as environmental SME on projects requiring FERC Section 7 authorization and NEPA review.
• Coordinate with legal, project management, engineering and construction teams to support regulatory strategy and permitting outcomes.
• Develop and manage integrated permitting schedules, budgets, and scopes aligned with FERC certificates and timelines.
• Oversee field investigations, resource surveys, and monitoring programs including consultants and contractors.
• Represent TC Energy in agency meetings, public hearings, and with community engagements.

Skills

Environmental permitting

NEPA compliance

Regulatory coordination

FERC proceedings

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

TC Energy Corp. is seeking an Environmental Permitting Analyst to lead environmental permitting strategy for major natural gas infrastructure projects, from early development through construction.

The role serves as a subject-matter expert on NEPA, FERC Section 7, and multi-state permitting. You will collaborate with legal, engineering, and project teams, manage permitting schedules and budgets, oversee field investigations, and coordinate agency interactions and permit conditions to ensure