Environmental Regulatory Specialist
Environmental Regulatory Specialist
Arlington, VA OR Houston, TX
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. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, their modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Regulatory Specialist to join a leading U.S.-based LNG company, with the option to be based in Houston, TX or Arlington, VA. In this position, you will serve as the environmental lead, coordinating closely with engineering, right-of-way, and public affairs teams to prepare and obtain the necessary environmental permits to support timely project construction. You will be responsible for developing and implementing systems, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with environmental permits and regulations. Additionally, you will manage environmental data and databases, monitor construction progress to assess environmental impacts, and engage effectively with government regulators during the permit acquisition process. This is primarily an office-based role with minimal travel to project sites.
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Regulatory Specialist to join a leading U.S.-based LNG company, with the option to be based in Houston, TX or Arlington, VA. In this position, you will serve as the environmental lead, coordinating closely with engineering, right-of-way, and public affairs teams to prepare and obtain the necessary environmental permits to support timely project construction. You will be responsible for developing and implementing systems, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with environmental permits and regulations. Additionally, you will manage environmental data and databases, monitor construction progress to assess environmental impacts, and engage effectively with government regulators during the permit acquisition process. This is primarily an office-based role with minimal travel to project sites.
About You
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline, or you have equivalent relevant experience. You bring at least three years of experience working in federal and state environmental permitting, preferably within the oil and gas or energy sector, with a strong preference for experience related to Louisiana permitting. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly evaluate and convey technical information. You demonstrate strong attention to detail, are proficient in managing environmental data, and have solid skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You work well both independently and collaboratively, exhibiting strong interpersonal skills that enable you to engage effectively with diverse teams and regulatory agencies.
What's on offer?
4 Weeks PTO, 9 Federal Holidays, Relocation Assistance, 20% bonus, full medical coverage, 6% 401K match