Senior LNG Regulatory Specialist — FERC & NEPA Expert

NextDecade; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Senior Regulatory Coordinator to lead regulatory approvals and ensure compliance across multiple stakeholders. The role requires deep understanding of FERC requirements for LNG projects and will coordinate NEPA filings and regulatory submittals.

You will act as the SME on FERC-regulated projects, support inspections, and prepare reports for agencies and customers while collaborating with various disciplines to meet project timelines and permit conditions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with FERC-regulated projects.
• Preferred experience with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard regulation compliance.
• Basic knowledge of federal/state regulatory agency compliance submittals and ability to resolve possible errors returned regarding specific data.
• Strong written, verbal skills, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support FERC NEPA process for jurisdictional projects, including FERC filings, resource reports, and other NEPA documentation.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for FERC-regulated projects.
• Assist in regulatory inspections related to compliance during construction activities.
• Communicate and prepare reports for submittal internally, externally, to governmental agencies and customers.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate and work with multiple disciplines and contractors throughout all phases of a project.
• Develop and prepare compliance documentation submittals to regulatory agencies.
• Analyze data and prepare management reports on regulatory compliance records.
• Support development of implementation plan packages and data request responses.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline departments to identify regulatory requirements during project design and communicate schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with third party vendors to ensure timely and accurate regulatory reports.
• Monitor, track, and audit to ensure regulatory compliance with permit conditions and all federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

FERC experience

NEPA process

Regulatory compliance

Construction compliance

Job description

NextDecade is seeking a Senior Regulatory Coordinator to lead regulatory approvals and ensure compliance across multiple stakeholders. The role requires deep understanding of FERC requirements for LNG projects and will coordinate NEPA filings and regulatory submittals.

You will act as the SME on FERC-regulated projects, support inspections, and prepare reports for agencies and customers while collaborating with various disciplines to meet project timelines and permit conditions.