Role Overview

• Requires a self-starter, capable of operating autonomously in a role critical to project success; this role has visibility to project management.
• Takes initiative to coordinate the detailed development of permitting deliverables with other engineering disciplines while managing workload and meeting schedule due dates. 
• Coordinates complex technical issues with other engineering departments on projects.
• Prioritizes tasks and operates within a fast-paced project environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that projects are in compliance with state, federal, and country environmental permits and regulations, and in particular with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements.
• Supporting engineering and other project disciplines in understanding and applying regulatory requirements, based on permits and legislation.
• Developing execution strategies and planning for project permitting.
• Ensuring that regulatory approvals are in place to support project execution. 

Skills and Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications and Competences

• A recognized degree in chemical, environmental or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university – other technical degrees with suitable experience may be considered
• Excellent knowledge of technical theory, engineering principles, good engineering practices and how to apply them for design execution
• Excellent understanding of major project delivery, including the design process and typical project design deliverables
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, both written and orally
• Familiarity with major environmental regulations and industry codes and standards affecting standard design, quality, or processes
• Working knowledge of US environmental legislation, experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience 

Industry Experience: 

Relevant industrial experience in multiple types of facilities is preferred, such as:

• LNG plants
• Industrial wastewater treatment units
• Energy Transition (hydrogen production, CCS, methanol synthesis etc)
• Refining / Gas Processing / Petrochemical 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory requirements and approval processes with the FERC, USACE, PHMSA, USEPA, and state environmental agencies.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities.