Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III
NES Fircroft, Houston, TX, United States
Job Description
Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III
Location:
Spring, TX
Duration:
12 months (extension likely)
Pay Rate:
$124/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 will serve as the primary point of contact for environmental and regulatory matters, with a strong emphasis 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 efforts and develop effective permitting strategies
Obtain and manage environmental permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals
Ensure compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clean Water Act, and applicable environmental regulations
Interface with engineering, construction, and EPC teams to integrate environmental requirements into project execution
Review EPC contractor environmental deliverables (e.g., EMPs, waste management plans, spill response plans)
Conduct field assessments, inspections, and regulatory compliance monitoring
Interface with regulatory agencies and support internal and external reporting requirements
Support project safety, health, and environmental leadership in audits, investigations, and training initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in environmental and regulatory compliance for infrastructure or energy projects
Demonstrated expertise in wetland permitting, surface permitting, and regulatory approval processes
Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III
Location:
Spring, TX
Duration:
12 months (extension likely)
Pay Rate:
$124/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 will serve as the primary point of contact for environmental and regulatory matters, with a strong emphasis 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 efforts and develop effective permitting strategies
Obtain and manage environmental permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals
Ensure compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clean Water Act, and applicable environmental regulations
Interface with engineering, construction, and EPC teams to integrate environmental requirements into project execution
Review EPC contractor environmental deliverables (e.g., EMPs, waste management plans, spill response plans)
Conduct field assessments, inspections, and regulatory compliance monitoring
Interface with regulatory agencies and support internal and external reporting requirements
Support project safety, health, and environmental leadership in audits, investigations, and training initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in environmental and regulatory compliance for infrastructure or energy projects
Demonstrated expertise in wetland permitting, surface permitting, and regulatory approval processes