Environmental Project Permitting Specialist

Kinder Morgan - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Pipeline Transportation

About the position

The Environmental Project Permitting Specialist will support permitting activities for Kinder Morgan assets primarily in the Central U.S. This role involves coordinating regulatory reviews, environmental field surveys, agency communications, and permit application submissions. The specialist will manage consultants, assist project managers with planning and budgeting, and ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support permitting activities for Kinder Morgan assets primarily in the Central U.S.
• Coordinate permitting activities including regulatory reviews, environmental field surveys, agency communications, and permit application submittals.
• Manage consultants in the performance of various permitting tasks.
• Seek bids, prepare work directive requests, track budgets, and manage invoices for consultant activities.
• Assist project managers in planning, budgeting, and scheduling the permitting elements of their projects.
• Provide regulatory and environmental technical guidance on permitting processes.
• Support management on various permitting initiatives and ensure compliance with permitting laws and requirements.
• Attend Engineering Department team meetings and regional field meetings; provide backup support for other permitting staff when absent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of three years in the environmental permitting/consulting field.
• Applicable experience in environmental laws and regulations, including NEPA, ESA, NHPA, CWA, and MBTA.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in permitting Oil and Gas, petroleum products pipelines, facilities, and terminals preferred.
• Knowledge of pipeline operations.

Benefits

• Health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts.
• Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer contributions and a company-funded pension plan.
• Paid time off and paid parental bonding leave.
• Flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.