Senior Permitting Specialist

Qualifications / Key Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Environmental Science Environmental Planning or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Typically 10-20 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting energy engineering or regulatory agencies
• In-depth knowledge of NEPA CEQA FERC and U.S. environmental permitting frameworks including air and/or water permitting requirements
• Strong experience delivering permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated expertise in air quality permitting; emissions modeling and regulatory strategy experience is preferred
• Experience supporting environmental engineering applications including stormwater management and SPCC planning
• Familiarity with energy transition projects (e.g. hydrogen carbon capture renewable power biofuels) is advantageous
• Deep understanding of U.S. federal state and local regulatory environments particularly across Texas Louisiana California the Appalachian and Gulf Coast regions
• Working knowledge of regulatory agencies including USEPA FERC USACE and state/local authorities
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver work packages within scope schedule and budget
• Strong client engagement and regulatory interface experience including direct interaction with agencies and stakeholders
• Demonstrated success supporting business development including proposal preparation budgeting and client development
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills producing high-quality permitting and regulatory deliverables
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated commitment to health safety and environmental (HSE) leadership
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a relevant professional designation or certification in the U.S. within the applicable practice area

Information for California Applicants:

• Salary Range $120629 - $200621; based upon experience
• Benefits: eligible for PTO 401k medical vision dental etc.

Los Angeles: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Information for Colorado Applicants:

Salary Range is $120629 - $200621; based upon experience

Benefits: Eligible for PTO 401k medical vision dental etc.

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Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Senior Permitting Specialist

Location(s): Houston TX; Long Beach CA Monrovia CA; Reading PA; Baton Rouge LA; Denver CO; Chicago IL; other locations throughout the US

Worley Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Permitting Specialist to join our Environment & Sustainability (E&S) team in the United States. This role will play a critical part in delivering permitting regulatory and environmental solutions to energy sector clients across the emerging energy transition markets; upstream midstream downstream; chemicals and resources.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership regulatory expertise and client advisory support with a strong focus on environmental permitting and addition this role will contribute to business growth and client development supporting strategic initiatives aligned with the energy transition including biofuels hydrogen carbon management and renewable power.

This is a high-impact opportunity to influence project outcomes strengthen client partnerships and support the continued growth of Worley Consultings E&S service line across the US.

This is a full-time hybrid position based at a Worley U.S. office working a hybrid schedule. Preference is given to candidates located in Houston TX or the Los Angeles area CA; however we are also open to qualified candidates based near other Worley U.S. offices (including Charleston WV; Reading PA Baton Rouge LA; Denver CO and Chicago IL and).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert permitting regulatory and environmental advisory services to energy and resource sector clients supporting project development approvals and compliance activities
• Lead and support air quality and environmental permitting deliverables including stormwater management and SPCC planning
• Support and lead environmental and social impact efforts under NEPA CEQA FERC and other applicable regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Worley teams to deliver integrated engineering environmental and operational solutions across LNG pipelines refining and chemical projects
• Serve as a client-facing lead and trusted advisor building strong relationships with clients regulators and key stakeholders
• Support and drive business development activities including opportunity identification proposal development scope definition and cost estimation
• Ensure delivery of projects and work packages on time and within budget maintaining high standards of technical quality and compliance
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives supporting expansion of permitting and regulatory capabilities aligned with energy transition priorities
• Mentor and support junior team members helping to strengthen technical capability and team performance