Environmental Engineer

MAV Project Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) will report to the Senior Manager, Environmental (NEPA) and lead environmental permitting efforts for new projects and maintenance of existing assets. The role involves preparing or overseeing third-party contractors in preparing state and federal authorization requests, developing permitting strategies that support project schedules while maintaining regulatory compliance, and leading efforts to maintain compliance with applicable authorizations. The successful candidate will coordinate with internal stakeholders, project management, contractors, and regulatory personnel; provide weekly permitting updates; and oversee natural and cultural resource surveys and related reports. The position is based in an office environment and calls for full-time office work.

Requirements

Ten or more years of consistent linear project permitting experience, primarily involving the Clean Water Act (e.g., Nationwide Permit 12) and relevant state permits.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of USACE permitting processes, including Sections 404, 10, and 408, Real Estate, and associated NEPA obligations.
Existing positive relationships and extensive experience working with regional regulatory personnel, particularly USACE Fort Worth, Galveston, and New Orleans Districts.
Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders, regulatory staff, and senior management.
Demonstrated ability to overcome regulatory challenges to maintain or abbreviate schedules and reduce project costs through a solution-oriented mindset.
General knowledge of the construction and operation of pipelines, storage, and other oil and gas-related facilities.
Positive attitude toward working full time in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in environmental science, biological science, engineering, or another relevant technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, individually or through oversight of third-party contractors, state and federal authorization requests, including USACE Section 404/10 permits, construction stormwater permits, hydrostatic test discharge permits, drilling mud landfarming permits, and other applicable authorizations.
Develop permitting and project strategies that help maintain schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Maintain knowledge of relevant environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Rivers and Harbors Act Sections 10 and 408.
Promote effective communication among internal project stakeholders, project management, third-party contractors, and regulatory personnel.
Provide oral and/or written weekly permitting updates to the NEPA Senior Manager and project stakeholders.
Lead efforts to maintain project compliance with applicable state and federal authorizations.
Oversee and review natural and cultural resource surveys and the preparation of associated reports.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory personnel, and third-party contractors.