Environmental Construction Compliance Specialist

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself - we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

The Opportunity

Our Environmental Planning and Permitting team is looking to add an #EnergyProblemSolver in the Houston, TX or Charleston, WV offices. This role reports to TC Energy's Manger of US Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) and will lead environmental compliance efforts for pipeline and facilities construction projects.

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Environmental Construction Compliance Specialist who has knowledge and experience in pipeline environmental permitting and associated construction compliance activities for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-regulated interstate natural gas pipeline projects. This individual should have proven skills, competencies and capacity to manage multiple large-scale projects and compliance teams during various phases of development and in varying geographic locations.

What you'll do

• Manage multiple large-scale projects and/or reporting programs within scope/budget/schedule expectations while ensuring construction compliance and quality standards on project deliverables.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to interpret, communicate, and implement state and federal environmental regulations, policies, permits and associated best management practices (BMPs). Play a supportive role in constructing projects in compliance with applicable rules and requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in interpretation and implementation of erosion and sediment control (ESC) requirements, stormwater management BMPs, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans, and MS4 programs.
• Provide management of post-construction monitoring activities: Executing a plan to effectively organize and meet post-construction compliance obligations on all projects requiring monitoring, permit close-out actions, and/or mitigation settlement agreements.
• Effectively communicate with applicable Federal, State and Local agencies, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare project scopes, proposal requests, cost estimates, and manage environmental project budgets associated with construction compliance activities. Review proposals and document contractor selection process in accordance with company policy.
• Facilitate the procurement of and manage qualified subcontractors to perform applicable project activities including environmental inspection and compliance monitoring.
• Understand and maintain knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and permits, such as the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Rivers and Harbors Act - Sections 10 and 408.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resource management or related field.
• 5-7 years experience in managing environmental compliance for transmission pipelines, storage facilities and/or other energy projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental laws/regulations and practices including but not limited to the NEPA, Natural Gas Act (NGA), ESA, CWA, NHPA and others pertaining to the pipeline transmission and storage sector and/or pipeline development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 or more years of experience in environmental construction compliance for natural gas projects with an emphasis on FERC projects authorized pursuant to NGA 7(c).
• Previous experience solving complex regulatory, permitting and compliance issues for major pipeline infrastructure and construction projects as well as routine operations and maintenance activities.
• Expertise in assessing the impact of and developing/implementing strategies to address environmental regulatory initiatives.
• Expertise in assessing policy and regulatory issues to support development of corporate reporting and policy positions.

This position requires candidates to:

• Requires travel to project locations, agency inspections, and other field office locations within TC Energy's US Natural Gas footprint requiring overnight stays (estimated up to 20% of work schedule)
• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
• Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

This position is not eligible for our domestic relocation program

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

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