Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

Mississippi Power Co; Naperville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicor Gas in Naperville, IL seeks an experienced environmental professional to provide expert support for natural gas infrastructure, including permitting, compliance, training, and regulatory interfacing. The role requires independence, initiative, and strong project management skills within a dynamic team.

The position involves leading environmental due diligence, managing remediation project permitting, and coordinating with regulators and contractors to ensure adherence to SPCC/SWPPP plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management and environmental/natural resources permitting, compliance, environmental liability management.
• Minimum 7 years of experience for senior specialist level.
• Experience with Endangered Species Act, floodplain/floodway regulations, and Clean Water Act.

Responsibilities

• Supports environmental plans, policies and requirements in company operations.
• Manages environmental permitting of remediation projects through planning, permitting, and closure.
• Interacts with regulators and external agencies on environmental matters.
• Provides environmental training and maintains SPCC/SWPPP plans.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

GIS

SharePoint

Job description

Nicor Gas in Naperville, IL seeks an experienced environmental professional to provide expert support for natural gas infrastructure, including permitting, compliance, training, and regulatory interfacing. The role requires independence, initiative, and strong project management skills within a dynamic team.

The position involves leading environmental due diligence, managing remediation project permitting, and coordinating with regulators and contractors to ensure adherence to SPCC/SWPPP plans