Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III

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.