Introduction

What are you going to do 

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III to support a growing portfolio of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and CO₂ transportation and storage projects. This is a position supporting fast-paced, short-cycle projects from early development through execution and handover.

The successful candidate will provide environmental and regulatory expertise, with a strong focus on permitting strategy and regulatory approvals across Gulf Coast jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who understands regulatory expectations, can navigate complex permitting processes, and is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental and regulatory permitting activities for CCS, CO₂ transportation, and storage projects.
  • Develop and execute permitting and regulatory strategies to support project schedules and milestones.
  • Manage environmental permitting requirements from project conception through execution and handover.
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies, consulting firms, and project teams to prepare and review permit applications.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
  • Provide guidance on wetland permitting, surface permitting, core permitting and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting requirements.
  • Support compliance with the Clean Water Act and other applicable environmental regulations.
  • Evaluate permitting pathways and approval requirements to ensure timely project execution.
  • Collaborate with construction teams and conduct occasional site visits to support project needs.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and proactively identify regulatory risks and solutions.
  • Review maps, environmental data, and project routing information using mapping and GIS-related software.

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Google Earth and mapping/GIS software
  • Ability to interpret environmental, geographic, and pipeline-related data
  • Strong document review and regulatory application development skills

Essential skills and knowledge

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of environmental and regulatory permitting experience; 15+ years preferred.
  • Extensive experience with: Wetland permitting, Surface permitting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting, Clean Water Act compliance
  • Demonstrated experience working with regulatory agencies along the Gulf Coast.
  • Proven ability to develop regulatory strategies and guide projects through complex approval processes.
  • Experience managing permitting activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong project management and process management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS), pipeline, energy, or infrastructure projects.
  • Previous experience working directly for or closely with environmental regulatory agencies.
  • Experience interpreting pipeline routes, environmental constraints, and mapping data.

What we offer 

Closing: 13 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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