Environmental​/Regulatory Advisor III

Job Title: Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III

Location: Spring, TX

Schedule: 5/40

Duration: 12-Month W2 contract (possibility of extension)

Travel: Approximately 15%

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental / Regulatory Advisor III to support a growing portfolio of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and CO2 transportation and storage projects. This is a position supporting fast‑paced, short‑cycle projects from early development through execution and handover.

The successful candidate will provide environmental and regulatory expertise, with a strong focus on permitting strategy and regulatory approvals across Gulf Coast jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who understands regulatory expectations, can navigate complex permitting processes, and is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

• Lead environmental and regulatory permitting activities for CCS, CO₂ transportation, and storage projects.
• Develop and execute permitting and regulatory strategies to support project schedules and milestones.
• Manage environmental permitting requirements from project conception through execution and handover.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, consulting firms, and project teams to prepare and review permit applications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Provide guidance on wetland permitting, surface permitting, core permitting and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting requirements.
• Support compliance with the Clean Water Act and other applicable environmental regulations.
• Evaluate permitting pathways and approval requirements to ensure timely project execution.
• Collaborate with construction teams and conduct occasional site visits to support project needs.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and proactively identify regulatory risks and solutions.
• Review maps, environmental data, and project routing information using mapping and GIS-related software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of environmental and regulatory permitting experience; 15+ years preferred.
• Extensive experience with:
  • Wetland permitting
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting
  • Clean Water Act compliance
• Demonstrated experience working with regulatory agencies along the Gulf Coast.
• Proven ability to develop regulatory strategies and guide projects through complex approval processes.
• Experience managing permitting activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong project management and process management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS), pipeline, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working directly for or closely with environmental regulatory agencies.
• Experience interpreting pipeline routes, environmental constraints, and mapping data.

• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Google Earth and mapping/GIS software
• Ability to interpret environmental, geographic, and pipeline-related data
• Strong document review and regulatory application development skills