Environmental Project Permitting Specialist

$85,100 - $149,800/Yr

Kinder Morgan - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

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 provide technical guidance on permitting processes. The position requires staying updated on permitting laws and ensuring compliance with all activities.

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, permit application submittals, agency negotiations, and mitigation development.
• 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 to minimize costs and delays.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A 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, well-balanced interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

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.
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan.
• Paid time off and paid parental bonding leave.
• Paid holidays and a flexible work schedule.
• Many voluntary benefit plans.