Regulatory Technical Director
About The Position
Our U.S. Central Environmental business is looking for a Regulatory Technical Director (Energy Sector) to join their Natural Resources, Impact Assessment and Permitting team based out of Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, or Golden, CO. In this role, you will be a leader on a growing team of planners, ecologists and scientists with an objective of growing our business in the Central U.S. This role requires an experienced project manager/director that can lead energy sector projects from proposal through delivery, including development of scopes and budgets, and leading the development of technical reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local government agencies. FERC/Natural Gas Act expertise is required. The preferred candidate will be an experienced seller-doer who can identify opportunities as well as develop and maintain client relationships. The selected candidate will also work with existing staff to further develop a growth strategy for expanding Natural Resources, Impact Assessment and Permitting services within the energy sector. Preference will be given to candidates with experience managing or working on major capital projects (interstate pipelines, LNG facilities, etc.), such as those involving complex permitting or NEPA processes.
Requirements
- Approximately ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience in environmental consulting, or other applicable experience
- Experience managing large-scale oil and gas permitting projects.
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Ecology or related field
- Extensive knowledge of NEPA and key natural resource regulations (CWA, RHA, NHPA, ESA)
- Expertise with local and state permitting requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with managing/mentoring staff
- Able and willing to travel to job sites occasionally for field activities
- FERC/Natural Gas Act expertise is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced seller-doer who can identify opportunities as well as develop and maintain client relationships.
- Experience managing or working on major capital projects (interstate pipelines, LNG facilities, etc.), such as those involving complex permitting or NEPA processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical projects: maintaining client satisfaction while ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget
- Mentoring and training junior staff
- Liaise with federal, state, and municipal regulatory agencies
- Support existing GHD clients with the implementation of efficient and innovative solutions to address their project needs
Benefits
- 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
- Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
- Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
- Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
