Intermediate Permitting Specialist

Company

Worley Consulting

USA-TX-Houston

USA-WV-Charleston, USA-CA-Long Beach, USA-PA-Reading

Intermediate Permitting Specialist

Full-time

Employee

Principal Technical Consultant, Geoscience

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI‑enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Houston, TX;
Long Beach, CA;
Monrovia, CA;
Charleston, WV;
Reading, PA

Worley Consulting is seeking a skilled and motivated Intermediate Permitting Specialist to join our Environment & Society (E&S) team in the United States. This role supports the delivery of permitting, regulatory, and environmental solutions for energy sector clients across upstream, midstream, downstream, and emerging energy transition markets.

The successful candidate will contribute to project delivery, regulatory strategy, and permitting execution, while developing strong technical and client‑facing capabilities. Working alongside senior consultants and principals, this role provides a strong growth pathway within a high‑performing team focused on delivering value to clients and supporting the transition to a lower‑carbon energy future.

This position offers the opportunity to build expertise across environmental permitting frameworks, regulatory engagement, and multidisciplinary project execution, while contributing to Worley Consulting’s growth in the U.S. market.

It is a full‑time, hybrid position based at a Worley U.S. office, working a hybrid schedule. Preferred location is Houston, TX; other locations include Long Beach/Monrovia, CA;
Charleston, WV; and Reading, PA.

• Support delivery of permitting, regulatory, and environmental advisory services for energy sector projects
• Assist in identifying permit requirements and developing permitting strategies across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
• Prepare and support permit applications, technical studies, and approvals in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support permitting efforts under NEPA, CEQA, and other applicable environmental frameworks
• Develop and maintain permit tracking tools, schedules, and compliance databases to manage timelines, conditions, and mitigation requirements
• Prepare and review technical correspondence, reports, work plans, and project documentation, including cost estimates and schedules
• Collaborate with senior consultants to support project delivery, regulatory strategy, and environmental planning activities
• Interface with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes
• Assist with project management activities, including task coordination, progress tracking, and client reporting
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope development, and opportunity identification
• Contribute to quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with Worley’s E&S standards and systems
• Participate in field programs and client meetings, with travel as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or a related discipline
• Typically 3–7 years of professional experience, preferably within environmental consulting, engineering, or regulatory environments
• Working knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, and U.S. environmental permitting frameworks and processes
• Familiarity with federal environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act, as well as applicable state regulations
• Experience supporting air quality permitting; exposure to emissions modeling and regulatory strategy is advantageous
• Understanding of environmental compliance and permitting processes, including air…