Senior Environmental Permitting Scientist

Enterprise Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. seeks an experienced Environmental, Health, Safety & Training professional based in Houston, TX.

The role focuses on obtaining and coordinating state and federal environmental authorizations, including USACE Section 404/10 and related permits, to support pipeline, storage, and midstream projects. The candidate will develop permitting strategies, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain strong relationships with regional regulatory personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological science, engineering or other relevant technical field preferred.
• Ten or more years of consistent linear project permitting experience, primarily CWA/USACE and state permits.
• Experience with USACE permitting processes: Section 404, Section 10, Section 408 and NEPA obligations.
• Established relationships with regional USACE districts (Fort Worth, Galveston, New Orleans).
• Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders and senior management.
• Proven track record in overcoming regulatory challenges to maintain schedules and control costs.
• Knowledge of pipelines, storage facilities, and oil/gas-related operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee state/federal authorization requests and related permits.
• Develop permitting strategies to maintain project schedules without compromising compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations (CWA, NEPA, etc.).
• Promote communication among internal stakeholders, project management, third-party contractors, and regulators.
• Provide weekly permitting updates to NEPA Senior Manager and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure project compliance with authorizations.
• Oversee field surveys and reporting related to natural and cultural resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory personnel and third-party contractors.

Skills

USACE permitting

CWA/NWP 12

Regulatory liaison

Project permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or related field

Job description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. seeks an experienced Environmental, Health, Safety & Training professional based in Houston, TX.

The role focuses on obtaining and coordinating state and federal environmental authorizations, including USACE Section 404/10 and related permits, to support pipeline, storage, and midstream projects. The candidate will develop permitting strategies, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain strong relationships with regional regulatory personnel.