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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: TR-293047

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Corporate recruiter

Karen Christides

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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