Senior Environmental Manager

A leading in-house energy infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Manager to support the development and execution of major capital projects across the United States. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an environmental permitting professional who thrives in complex regulatory environments and enjoys partnering with engineering, land, commercial, and construction teams to successfully advance large-scale energy infrastructure projects. Houston, TX or Denver, CO Why This Opportunity Stands Out Join an established and growing energy infrastructure organization with a strong project pipeline Work directly on high-profile capital projects from early development through construction Serve as a strategic permitting leader influencing project execution and regulatory outcomes Collaborate with executive leadership, engineering, land, commercial, and government affairs teams Opportunity to support emerging energy initiatives, including infrastructure supporting power generation and data center development Key Responsibilities Environmental Permitting Leadership Lead environmental permitting efforts for pipelines, processing facilities, terminals, power infrastructure, and related capital projects Develop and execute permitting strategies to support project schedules, budgets, and construction objectives Coordinate environmental permitting activities across internal teams and external consultants Manage permitting activities associated with federal, state, tribal, and local regulatory requirements Regulatory Strategy & Agency Coordination Interface with agencies including: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO) Additional state and local agencies as required Guide permitting efforts involving: NEPA Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act National Historic Preservation Act NPDES permitting Stormwater permitting and SWPPP requirements Evaluate evolving regulatory developments and emerging environmental considerations, including Environmental Justice initiatives Qualifications Required Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related discipline 15+ years of environmental permitting and compliance experience 5+ years of leadership experience managing environmental permitting professionals, consultants, or project teams Strong experience supporting energy infrastructure projects, including: Pipelines Midstream facilities Processing facilities Terminal infrastructure Demonstrated expertise with federal and state environmental permitting programs Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and managing complex permitting efforts Technical Knowledge NEPA Clean Water Act (CWA) Endangered Species Act (ESA) National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) NPDES programs Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) Oil Pollution Act (OPA) Environmental compliance and permitting strategy Preferred Experience Midstream, pipeline, terminal, or energy transportation project experience Experience permitting large-scale capital projects from development through construction Familiarity with power generation, grid infrastructure, or energy projects supporting data center development Experience working with tribal, state, and federal agencies #J-18808-Ljbffr LVI Associates