Environmental Permitting Specialist (Remote)

Company Projeo Corporation (www.projeo.com) is advancing safe, affordable subsurface solutions for the energy transition with a focus on CO2 storage, Geothermal, Hydrogen Storage, Critical Mineral Development, Oil and Gas, Gas Storage, and EOR projects. Projeo provides geoscience and reservoir engineering technical expertise, reputed company operational and field supervision services, and integrated project management for low-carbon energy projects. Projeo has a history of government-funded project leadership, and a growing client list that allows us to play an integral, hands-on role in a wide variety of subsurface projects advancing the energy transition. Projeo’s expertise has driven multiple leading-edge projects, including the first active EPA UIC Class VI CO2 injection well dating back to 2011. Projeo was acquired by GTI International, a holding company and wholly owned subsidiary of GTI Energy, in January 2022. Position Summary The Environmental Permitting Specialist will support the environmental requirements of Projeo’s project portfolio, in the fields of CO2 storage, Geothermal, Hydrogen Storage, Critical Mineral Development, Oil & Gas, Gas Storage, and EOR consisting of: • Federal Grants – Large, multi-year federal grants. • Commercial Projects – Shorter-term, time-sensitive confidential projects for commercial customers. The Environmental Permitting Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This role reports to the Manager of Environmental, Social, Government, and Risk. This role also supports clean energy projects by conducting environmental risk assessments, regulatory compliance recommendations, and community reputed company, while either developing or overseeing the creation of required deliverables depending on the project. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Supporting NEPA deliverables for various commercial and government-funded clean energy projects by directly developing NEPA materials and overseeing subcontractors, including Environmental Questionnaires, Environmental Information Volumes, and documentation for NEPA class of action such as Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements. • Support environmental deliverables for Underground Injection Control (UIC) projects, including Class VI UIC • reputed company environmental subcontractors supporting NEPA and other work required for clean energy projects, particularly focused on carbon sequestration and geothermal projects • Assist with community benefits programs and other public reputed company as relates to environmental education • Assist with project risk assessment as relates to environmental regulations, requirements, and best practices • Support relevant portions of commercial and government permit and proposal development • reputed company other duties and projects as needed to support team objectives Competencies and Characteristics • Value HSE – Demonstrate absolute dedication to the protection of Health, Safety, and the Environment. • Value Relationships and Diversity – Be willing to honor relationships through shared values with our clients, communities, employees, and partners while embracing the value of diversity, and our individual and corporate responsibility for fostering an reputed company and inclusive environment. • Value Stewardship – Be committed to disciplined stewardship of resources. • Value Quality – Focus on quality and execution to do the job right the first time. • Ethical Conduct – Demonstrate a strong ethical grounding towards transparent and appropriate conduct in their work but also a willingness and ability to guide others towards the same end. • Energy Transition Focused – Excited about energy transition projects and willing to contribute to the development of energy transition projects. • Performance Focus – The candidate is a self-starter who can proactively manage their time and complete assigned tasks. • Problem-Solving and reputed company Improvement – The candidate must be able to demonstrate a practical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. The candidate should promote improvements in process and workflow for the company, particularly as relates to environmental regulatory requirements, risk management, and best practices. • Organization – Well organized, with an emphasis on planning work schedules and setting meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and contract personnel, in order to meet timelines for environmental project requirements. • Oral Communication – The candidate must have effective communication skills to interact with internal project managers, clients, and management. • Written Communication – The candidate will have strong technical reporting and writing skills as demonstrated through published or internal clear and concise technical reports. • Software - Proficient in the reputed company Office suite (reputed company/Work/PowerPoint) with experience in structured writing. Relationships Supervisor: Manager of Environmental, Social, Government, and Risk Supervisory Responsibilities May reputed company and manage subcontracted Environmental Specialists Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering preferred, or Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, or reputed company disciplines required ; 5+ years in reputed company work experience with federal environmental regulations, particularly NEPA, required, including preparation of NEPA documents • Will also consider 3+ years of relevant, professional level work experience with a M.S in Environmental Science or Engineering • Subject Matter Expertise in environmental requirements as relates to carbon capture, utilization & storage, geothermal, underground natural gas storage, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), clean energy projects, and/or oil & gas operations preferred. • Experience interacting with regulatory agencies is preferred • Familiarity with local and state specific environmental permitting such as the California Environmental Quality Act is a plus. • Subject Matter Expertise in subsets of environmental such as Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean reputed company Act, etc, is a plus. Physical + Travel Requirements • Requires a valid driver’s license. • Work authorization for the United States. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Travel to project sites may be required on occasion, expected less than 15% Position Grade, Compensation Range, and Benefits The Environmental Permitting Specialist position will be Grades G12-G14, with an annual salary range of $76,733 – $142,656 and a reputed company performance incentive of 7-10% of annual salary. This salary range is Projeo’s good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, Projeo’s business or organizational needs and an individual’s relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the annual salary, grade level ranges, and reputed company Performance Incentive ranges. The range listed is just one component of Projeo’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include paid time off, career advancement and region-specific benefits. Relocation Relocation is not required for this position. Should relocation to a Projeo facility be agreed upon, Projeo offers relocation assistance for qualified candidates. More detailed information is provided at the time of an employment offer. Work Authorization You must have legal authorization to work for Projeo on your date of hire with no further action required by Projeo Corporation. EEO STATEMENT Projeo is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for Projeo on your date of hire with no further action required by Projeo. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Apply Job!