Environmental Specialist
Job Title – Environmental Specialist
Location – Houston, TX or Arlington, VA
Permanent (Direct Hire)
About the Company:
The client 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.
About the Role:
This position will be located at our main offices in either Arlington, VA or Houston, TX. Project site travel is anticipated to be limited.
Core Responsibilities:
- Act as the central point of contact for coordinating technical, land access, and community outreach efforts to obtain necessary environmental clearances for project progression.
- Design and implement operational frameworks, protocols, and procedures to ensure adherence to environmental authorizations and regulatory requirements.
- Administer environmental data and associated information systems.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits, statutory obligations, and internal company policies.
- Interact effectively with regulatory authorities during the permit acquisition stage.
- Assess project implementation and track ecological consequences and regulatory adherence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent professional experience.
- A minimum of three years of experience in regulatory compliance within the upstream or midstream energy industry, with a focus on federal and state environmental approvals. Experience with coastal region permitting is highly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and collaboratively, with excellent communication abilities.
- Capacity to analyze and effectively communicate technical details in both written and verbal formats.
- High level of precision and accuracy.
- Competency in standard office productivity tools and relevant specialized software.
What We Offer:
- Dental, Medical and Vision
- 401K Match
- Competitive Salary
- PTO
- Federal Holidays
- Yearly bonuses