Pipeline Permitting Specialist

Pipeline Permitting Specialist

Location: Remote (Preferred: Colorado)

Travel: ~1x per month to Texas or Louisiana quarterly team meetings

Pay Rate: $70–$100/hour (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Long term contract

We are seeking a Pipeline Permitting Specialist to support Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) projects within a growing energy transition organization. This role will report directly to the EHSR lead and play a critical part in building and managing permitting and compliance infrastructure for a dynamic and expanding project portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to help build processes, systems, and best practices from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Support permitting efforts for linear/pipeline projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain a comprehensive tracker for regulatory requirements across projects
• Develop and manage a compliance calendar to ensure timely submissions and adherence to regulations
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project teams
• Assist with partner appraisals and support contract execution processes
• Manage a high volume of incoming project data and documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, project managers, contractors, and geologists
• Support environmental compliance efforts, including air, water, and waste permitting and reporting
• Contribute to EHSR programs, procedures, and compliance initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong experience in environmental and/or pipeline permitting (pipeline experience preferred)
• Proven ability to manage contractors and work across multiple stakeholders
• Experience partnering with engineers and project managers on infrastructure or energy projects
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as DOT, PSM, RMP, GHG, and Quad O is a plus
• Understanding of Wildlife considerations, Well lands and Cultural resources
• Experience with Class II or Class VI wells strongly preferred
• Experience in CO? or Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) projects is highly desirable

Skills & Attributes

• Highly collaborative with strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Eager to learn and grow within the energy and sustainability space
• Able to clearly articulate past project contributions and impact

Team & Environment

• Report directly to the EHSR lead supporting CCS initiatives
• Join a lean, growing team with strong visibility and impact
• Opportunity to help build foundational systems, processes, and best practices