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Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III

NES Fircroft, Granite Heights, WI, United States


Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III
Location: Spring, TX

Duration: 12 months (extension likely)

Pay Rate: $124 per hour

Travel: Approximately 15% (U.S. Gulf Coast)

Position Summary
We are seeking a senior‑level Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III to support large‑scale infrastructure and energy projects within a carbon capture, transportation, and storage portfolio. This role serves as the primary point of contact for environmental and regulatory matters, with a strong focus on wetland and surface permitting along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

The advisor will lead permitting strategies, manage regulatory approvals, and support engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the environmental and regulatory lead for assigned projects

Develop, implement, and manage Regulatory Compliance Plans and Environmental Management Plans (EMP)

Lead wetland and surface permitting activities and develop permitting strategies

Obtain and manage environmental permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals

Ensure compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements, the Clean Water Act, and applicable regulations

Interface with engineering, construction, and EPC teams to integrate environmental requirements into project execution

Review EPC contractor environmental deliverables (e.g., EMPs, waste and spill response plans)

Conduct field assessments, inspections, and regulatory compliance monitoring

Interface with regulators and support internal and external reporting requirements

Support project safety, health, and environmental leadership on audits, investigations, and training initiatives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of experience in environmental and regulatory compliance for infrastructure or energy projects

Strong experience with wetland permitting, surface permitting, and regulatory approval processes

Proficient with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting and Clean Water Act requirements

Experience reviewing infrastructure and pipeline plans

Proficient with Microsoft Office and mapping tools (e.g., Google Earth)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience communicating with regulatory agencies

Experience supporting carbon capture or low‑carbon infrastructure projects

Familiarity with external project financing requirements

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