Environmental Specialist III/ Sr

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources • Houston, TX

80d

About The Position

Boardwalk seeks an experienced Environmental Specialist to join a multi-disciplinary project team within the Engineering and Construction Group in our Corporate Offices in Houston, Texas. This position will be responsible for supporting, from planning to restoration, various engineering and construction projects, as well as operations projects. Work will include a variety of smaller operational type permitting projects, to larger multi-state FERC 7(c) efforts that are both capital and expense related. Jobs duties will include overseeing the acquisition of relevant permits/clearances and overseeing various consultants’ work to secure such permits/clearances. Thorough knowledge of all applicable rules and regulations and attention to detail while managing multiple projects in variety of different locations is required. This position will be a part of a team that works from project estimation through construction/restoration and permit close-out. The candidate will track, report, and be responsible for project budgets and timelines and inform the Project Team of variations impacting a project’s execution. Additionally, this position will ensure compliance with permit conditions, FERC and other agency regulatory requirements and/or conditions, and construction compliance. This position will report to the Supervisor of Environmental Permitting and will have direct visibility to various Boardwalk disciplinary teams. This position requires a self-directed professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment with limited oversight. The position will provide assistance in the selection and direction of various environmental contractors/consultants, review and approve their work, interact with various regulatory agencies, and prepare and submit a variety of documents and reports. The position requires excellent verbal and written skills, and the ability to oversee and manage many projects concurrently. Excellent communications skills are required. The majority of work will be within the Corporate Office in Houston; however, travel may be required to field locations for projects, agency meetings, and trainings and presentations to the various Boardwalk functional groups across the states that Boardwalk operates.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) years of environmental permitting experience related to securing permits for wetlands, coastal zone management, endangered species, cultural resources, and hydrostatic discharges.
• Natural Gas/Pipeline Industry Permitting and Compliance experience.
• FERC Filings and NEPA documentation knowledge.
• Competent skills in professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• Strong ability to multi-task and adapt to ever changing regulations.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing large and complex FERC 7c projects.
• Experience writing and reviewing FERC documents and Resource Reports.
• Experience writing and reviewing NEPA documentation.
• Familiarity with construction related aspects of pipeline projects including site visits, inspections, restoration and adherence to the FERC Plan and Procedures.
• Expertise related to T&E species regulations and permitting.
• Expertise related to Historic Preservation regulations and permitting.
• Expertise related to wetlands and Coastal Zone regulations and permitting.
• Knowledge of hydrostatic testing regulations, permitting, sampling, and agency notifications.

Responsibilities

• Support various engineering and construction projects from planning to restoration.
• Oversee the acquisition of relevant permits/clearances.
• Manage various consultants’ work to secure permits/clearances.
• Ensure compliance with permit conditions and regulatory requirements.
• Track, report, and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Interact with regulatory agencies and prepare necessary documents and reports.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree