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Transcanada Pipelines Limited - Houston, TX
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Environmental Permitting Analyst at TC Energy plays a crucial role in leading environmental permitting efforts for pipeline and facilities growth projects. This position is integral to ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while managing multiple large projects from the pre-routing phase through to construction compliance. The analyst will work closely with various stakeholders to navigate the complexities of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage environmental permitting related activities and compliance measures associated with project development from concept to completion.
- Oversee environmental permitting for pipeline and facilities projects, including preparation of state and federal authorization requests.
- Effectively communicate with and negotiate permit conditions with applicable Federal, State, and Local agencies.
- Work within a multidisciplinary project team to explain environmental requirements associated with a project and ensure compliance with those requirements.
- Coordinate and/or conduct monitoring and field investigations needed to support permit applications and assure compliance with existing permits.
- Oversee and review the execution of natural and cultural resource surveys, as well as the preparation of associated reports, permit applications, and consultations.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including project team members, regulatory personnel, and third-party contractors.
- Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, and permitting schedules and manage environmental project budgets.
- Supervise contractors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Communicate with the public and community stakeholders at hearings and public meetings.
- Manage post-construction monitoring activities, including permit close-out and settlement agreements.
- Understand and maintain knowledge of relevant environmental regulations.
Requirements
- BS Degree in environmental or biological science, geology or related field.
- 5-7 years experience in managing environmental planning and permitting for transmission pipelines, storage facilities, and/or other energy projects.
- Experience and understanding of the FERC 7(c) permitting process.
- Consistent project permitting experience under the CWA, NEPA, Natural Gas Act, ESA, NHPA, and relevant state permits.
- Experience and understanding of USACE permitting processes, including Section 404, Section 10, and Section 408.
Nice-to-haves
- MS Degree in environmental or biological science/geology/engineering or related field.
- 8 or more years of experience in pipeline permitting for natural gas with a focus on FERC 7(c) projects.
- Previous experience solving complex regulatory, permitting, and compliance issues for major pipeline infrastructure and construction projects.
- Expertise in assessing the impact of and developing/implementing strategies to address environmental regulatory initiatives.
- Expertise in assessing policy and regulatory issues to support development of corporate reporting and policy positions.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model
- Flexible dress code
- Domestic relocation program
