Environmental Project Permitting Specialist

Kinder Morgan
Houston
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 85,100 - 152,700 annuallyFunction: Environmental & SustainabilityExperience: 5-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Interpersonal communication","Written communication","Organizational skills","Time management","Problem-solving"]

Lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for maintenance, repair, integrity, and construction projects supporting natural gas, refined-products, and CO₂ pipeline systems. Prepare permit applications and environmental documentation, coordinate agency reviews and consultations, and manage consultants to ensure mitigation measures are developed and executed. Collaborate with project and internal teams, support budgeting and scheduling for permitting scope, and conduct field evaluations to keep projects safe, timely, and compliant across U.S. jurisdictions.

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Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan
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Environmental Project Permitting Specialist

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Job Summary

Lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for maintenance, repair, integrity, and construction projects supporting natural gas, refined-products, and CO₂ pipeline systems. Prepare permit applications and environmental documentation, coordinate agency reviews and consultations, and manage consultants to ensure mitigation measures are developed and executed. Collaborate with project and internal teams, support budgeting and scheduling for permitting scope, and conduct field evaluations to keep projects safe, timely, and compliant across U.S. jurisdictions.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support environmental permitting for Kinder Morgan assets and projects.
  • •Coordinate permitting activities including regulatory reviews, environmental field surveys, and agency communications and negotiations.
  • •Manage consultants performing permitting work and ensure quality, schedule, and completion of assigned tasks.
  • •Support permitting components of project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; assist with bid and invoice tracking.
  • •Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental laws, regulations, agency guidance, and permit conditions to ensure accurate and on-time compliance.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 85,100 - 152,700 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPensionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or a related discipline.
  • •Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental permitting, consulting, or a related field.
  • •Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with federal environmental permitting requirements (e.g., NEPA, ESA, NHPA, Clean Water Act) and FERC processes.
  • •Experience supporting environmental permitting projects across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
  • •Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook), strong communication, and organizational skills.
Experience:5-7 yearsEnvironmental permittingConsultingOil and gasPipelines
Education:Bachelor's in environmental sciences or related discipline
Skills:Interpersonal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solving
Licenses:Driver’s license
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeExcelWordTeamsOutlook

Company Brief

Kinder Morgan
Operates one of North America's largest energy infrastructure networks, including natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide, and terminal pipelines. The company stores, transports, and processes energy products across the United States and Canada.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1997
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