Environmental Permitting Analyst

TC Energy•Washington, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity Our Environmental Planning and Permitting team is seeking a n Environmental Permitting Analyst to support the development and execution of major infrastructure initiatives, including new pipeline construction, looping, compressor stations, and system expansions . The Analyst will serve as a key technical resource for project teams, regulatory leadership, and legal counsel, with particular emphasis on NEPA compliance in support of FERC Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity, federal and state permitting strategy, and agency coordination for complex, multi-state projects. This individual has the proven skills, competencies and capacity to manage multiple large projects in various phases of development and geographic locations from pre-routing/siting phase into construction compliance phase. What you'll do Lead and manage environmental permitting strategy for natural gas projects from early development through construction Serve as an environmental subject-matter expert on projects requiring FERC authorization under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and NEPA review Partner with legal counsel, project management, engineering, and construction teams to support regulatory strategy, risk management, and defensible durable permitting outcomes Develop and manage integrated permitting schedules, budgets, and scopes aligned with FERC certificates, permit timelines, construction sequencing, and capital delivery milestones Oversee environmental field investigations, resource surveys, and monitoring programs, including management of consultants, contractors, and technical deliverables Coordinate preparation and review of environmental resource reports and technical inputs supporting FERC applications and data requests Lead permitting and agency coordination and support negotiations of permit conditions and compliance requirements under applicable federal and state programs, including CWA Sections 404 and 401, ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, and Rivers and Harbors Act Sections 10 and 408 Represent the company at agency meetings, public hearings, and community engagements, effectively communicating environmental requirements and project commitments Track and manage environmental conditions and commitments associated with FERC certificates and agency permits Support post-certificate compliance and construction-phase environmental coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in E nvironmental S cience , Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Planning, or related field
Seven or more years of experience supporting environmental permitting or compliance for interstate natural gas or linear infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience supporting FERC-regulated projects, including NEPA review and certificate proceedings
Strong working knowledge of NGA, NEPA, CWA, ESA, and NHPA requirements
Experience coordinating with federal and state agencies on complex permitting efforts
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for engineering and construction teams
E xcellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple high-profile capital projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as an environmental lead on large-diameter pipeline projects
Previous experience solving complex regulatory, permitting and compliance issues for major pipeline infrastructure and construction projects
Expertise in assessing policy and regulatory issues to support development of corporate reporting and policy positions
Master’s degree in related discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage environmental permitting strategy for natural gas projects from early development through construction
Serve as an environmental subject-matter expert on projects requiring FERC authorization under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and NEPA review
Partner with legal counsel, project management, engineering, and construction teams to support regulatory strategy, risk management, and defensible durable permitting outcomes
Develop and manage integrated permitting schedules, budgets, and scopes aligned with FERC certificates, permit timelines, construction sequencing, and capital delivery milestones
Oversee environmental field investigations, resource surveys, and monitoring programs, including management of consultants, contractors, and technical deliverables
Coordinate preparation and review of environmental resource reports and technical inputs supporting FERC applications and data requests
Lead permitting and agency coordination and support negotiations of permit conditions and compliance requirements under applicable federal and state programs, including CWA Sections 404 and 401, ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, and Rivers and Harbors Act Sections 10 and 408
Represent the company at agency meetings, public hearings, and community engagements, effectively communicating environmental requirements and project commitments
Track and manage environmental conditions and commitments associated with FERC certificates and agency permits
Support post-certificate compliance and construction-phase environmental coordination.