Pipeline Environmental Permitting Coordinator 2026-305

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Location: Houston, Texas
Relocation Assistance: No
Per Diem: No

Start Date: November, 2026
Assignment Length: 6 months

Experience Required: 4 years of environmental assessment and permitting

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Geology, or related field

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading energy provider in Houston, Texas, that is seeking an experienced Pipeline Environmental Permitting Coordinator for a 6 month contract to lead the environmental permitting process for some upcoming oil and gas pipeline projects in that area.

Your Role:

• Support both capital maintenance and expansion projects.
• Manage external environmental/permitting consultants and review their work.
• Provide technical guidance and permitting support to internal project teams.
• Coordinate permitting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Help ensure projects comply with applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Work with agencies and stakeholders as needed to obtain and maintain required permits.
• Assess environmental risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and execute approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation.
• Lead or support environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintain accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations.
• Identify training needs and provide guidance, mentorship, and training to others.
• Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, NHPA) and evaluate impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations.
• Coordinate construction-phase compliance requirements (e.g., FERC certificate conditions, spill prevention, and restoration commitments) and track implementation to closure.
• Develop, recommend, and implement improvements in air, water, waste management, and remediation systems.
• Cultivate relationships with regulatory agencies and prepares status reports and briefings for leadership and project stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, including FERC and NEPA requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines.
• Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively.
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Geology, or related field.
• Experience with environmental permitting for infrastructure/construction projects.
• Experience with natural gas or interstate pipeline systems.
• Experience managing or coordinating permitting consultants.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting processes.
• Ability to work with internal engineering/project teams and external consultants.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects or pipeline expansion/maintenance projects.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations applicable to pipeline construction and maintenance.

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-305 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Pipeline Environmental Permitting Coordinator and Job 2026-305.