Specialist, Environmental Regulatory

Venture Global LNG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Environmental Regulatory Specialist in Arlington, VA to coordinate environmental efforts for project approvals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and at least 3 years of experience in environmental permitting related to the oil and gas sector. Candidates must show strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time role involves minimal travel and supports compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in federal and state environmental permitting in the oil and gas sector.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and public affairs for environmental approvals.
• Develop systems to ensure compliance with environmental permits.
• Manage environmental data and monitor compliance.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Technical communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long‑term, low‑cost provider of American‑produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana‑based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long‑term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid‑scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

The Environmental Regulatory Specialist will be based at Venture Global’s corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA or Houston, TX and the need to travel to project sites is anticipated to be minimal.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the environmental lead for coordination of engineering, right‑of‑way, and public affairs to develop applications and obtain the environmental approvals necessary to support timely project construction.
• Develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• Manage environmental data and associated databases.
• Oversee compliance with environmental permits, legislation, and Company Standards.
• Effectively engage with government regulators during permit acquisition.
• Review construction progress and monitor environmental impacts and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related discipline; alternatively, commensurate work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in federal and state environmental permitting in the oil and gas sector. Louisiana permitting experience would be preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, with demonstrable strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate and clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications as needed for effective job performance.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Seniority Level

• Not Applicable

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Oil and Gas