Specialist-Environmental Permitting, Sr.

Job Description

The Environmental Permitting Sr. Specialist will assist in obtaining and maintaining environmental permits and approvals for a wide range of projects. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience within the energy industry.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Lead the environmental permitting efforts for the successful design and construction of capital projects inclusive of processing facilities, pipelines, terminals and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate internal resources and outside consultants who provide permitting services in accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), State Land Offices (SLOs), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requirements.
• Assist with the development and execution of permitting strategies that keep all impacted internal and external stakeholders aligned on project goals and objectives while ensuring scheduling and budgeting goals are maintained.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (commercial, engineering, land, legal, corporate affairs, etc.) to inform critical permitting details. Must understand and communicate potential siting / constructability concerns, how permit constraints can affect construction (and operations) and be able to provide pertinent updates during project meetings.
• Manage the successful implementation and completion of environmental compliance and reporting efforts associated with project construction activities.
• Communicate and coordinate project and permitting specifics with the appropriate regulatory officials, as directed.
• Collaborate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.

Responsibilities

Minimum requirements :

Education :

Experience / Specific Knowledge :

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations :

Competencies, Skills & Abilities :

Physical Demands :

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions :

Supervisory Responsibility :

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities :

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position :

Other Responsibilities :

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status. EOE / M / F / D / V

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Application Deadline : Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation : Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms : Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement : Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.