Environmental Affairs and Permitting Associate
Downtown Houston
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The position will offer the opportunity to expand your knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations as they apply to major industrial energy projects, and to work with multi-disciplined project teams to:Assist with review and implement federal, state, and local regulatory permitting requirements as they apply to specific projects. Work with consultants to prepare site-specific environmental impact studies to evaluate the suitability of a site for a proposed wind energy farm, solar generating station, electric substation, or transmission line. Work with project engineers to ensure projects are designed and developed using criteria that recognize all relevant environmental requirements. Support in preparing permit applications and interface with federal, state, and local permitting agencies. Support preparation of complex technical reports including site selection studies, environmental impact assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory reviews. Work with contractors to support environmental compliance during construction. Successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their environmental career via peer-learning and knowledge sharing with other environmental professionals. The position offers the opportunity to travel to project site locations for project reviews. Requirements:Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations that apply to large industrial facilities, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Environmental impact assessment and permitting experience, including specific experience in one or more of the following fields:Environmental Impact Assessments. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Subsequent License Renewals and associated Environmental Reports. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System wastewater and construction stormwater discharge permitting. Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 permitting. Major source air permitting. Siting and/or Routing Studies. Due Diligence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and regulatory agencies. Collaborative attitude. Education/ Experience:A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, MS preferred . years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, and/or permitting for projects. Preferred experience in ArcGIS mapping and experience in developing interactive maps showing critical environmental resources such as wetlands, critical habitats, and other sensitive receptors.