Senior Environmental Engineer - Canonsburg, PA
On-siteCanonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead environmental permitting efforts for midstream, interstate transmission, compression, storage, and related energy infrastructure projects. Manage FERC pre-filing and certificate application processes, including preparation of environmental resource reports and supporting documentation. Coordinate environmental review activities under NEPA, including Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). Serve as the primary environmental liaison with federal agencies, state environmental agencies, tribal governments, and local jurisdictions. Develop permitting strategies that minimize project risk while supporting project schedules and regulatory requirements. Oversee preparation and submission of environmental permit applications, technical studies, and compliance documentation. Coordinate biological, cultural, wetland, water resource, threatened and endangered species, air quality, noise, and socioeconomic studies. Manage environmental consultants, engineering firms, and specialty contractors to ensure quality deliverables and schedule adherence. Support route selection by identifying environmental constraints and permitting risks. Review engineering designs for environmental compliance and constructability. Ensure compliance with permit conditions during construction through coordination with environmental inspectors and construction teams. Monitor regulatory developments affecting natural gas infrastructure and provide guidance to project teams. Prepare technical reports, regulatory correspondence, permit applications, and executive-level project updates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or job-related discipline
- 6 years of related experience
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong working knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) permitting requirements
- Strong working knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Strong working knowledge of Clean Water Act (Sections 401, 402, and 404)
- Strong working knowledge of Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10
- Strong working knowledge of Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Strong working knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA Section 106)
- Strong working knowledge of Clean Air Act
- Strong working knowledge of Migratory Bird Treaty Act
- Strong working knowledge of Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
- Strong working knowledge of State environmental permitting requirements
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consultation processes
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or ESRI GIS software a plus, but not required
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