Pipeline Permitting Specialist
Lakeshore Talent
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Job Title: 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
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Support permitting efforts for linear/pipeline projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
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Build and maintain a comprehensive tracker for regulatory requirements across projects
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Develop and manage a compliance calendar to ensure timely submissions and adherence to regulations
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Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project teams
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Assist with partner appraisals and support contract execution processes
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Manage a high volume of incoming project data and documentation
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Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, project managers, contractors, and geologists
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Support environmental compliance efforts, including air, water, and waste permitting and reporting
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Contribute to EHSR programs, procedures, and compliance initiatives
Qualifications
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Strong experience in environmental and/or pipeline permitting (pipeline experience preferred)
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Proven ability to manage contractors and work across multiple stakeholders
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Experience partnering with engineers and project managers on infrastructure or energy projects
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Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as DOT, PSM, RMP, GHG, and Quad O is a plus
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Understanding of:
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Wildlife considerations
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Well lands
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Cultural resources
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Experience with Class II or Class VI wells strongly preferred
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Experience in CO? or Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) projects is highly desirable
Skills & Attributes
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Highly collaborative with strong communication skills
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Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
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Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Eager to learn and grow within the energy and sustainability space
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Able to clearly articulate past project contributions and impact
Team & Environment
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Report directly to the EHSR lead supporting CCS initiatives
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Join a lean, growing team with strong visibility and impact
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Opportunity to help build foundational systems, processes, and best practices