Environmental Permitting Specialist (Remote) at GTI Energy in Des Plaines, Illinois

Job Description:

GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, innovation, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems. Fostering a positive and respectful work culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and opportunity, our 18-acre headquarters is home to state-of-the-art labs and facilities where scientists, engineers, program managers, trainers, and other professionals take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is focused on solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing creative and important intellectual property and commercializing solutions to deliver safe, clean, and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives, economies, and the environment. At GTI Energy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEI&A) is not only an important business priority, but it is also deeply rooted in our culture and values and something we celebrate every day. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, enticing incentives, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment committed to purposeful work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, experienced 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 outreach, 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


• Oversee 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 outreach 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


• Perform other duties and projects as needed to support team objectives

 

Competencies and Characteristics

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  Value HSE – Demonstrate absolute dedication to the protection of Health, Safety, and the Environment.


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  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 equitable and inclusive environment.


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  Value Stewardship – Be committed to disciplined stewardship of resources.


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  Value Quality – Focus on quality and execution to do the job right the first time.


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  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.


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  Energy Transition Focused – Excited about energy transition projects and willing to contribute to the development of energy transition projects.


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  Performance Focus – The candidate is a self-starter who can proactively manage their time and complete assigned tasks.


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  Problem-Solving and Continuous 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.


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  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.


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  Oral Communication – The candidate must have effective communication skills to interact with internal project managers, clients, and management.


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  Written Communication – The candidate will have strong technical reporting and writing skills as demonstrated through published or internal clear and concise technical reports.


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  Software - Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Work/PowerPoint) with experience in structured writing.

 

Relationships

Supervisor: Manager of Environmental, Social, Government, and Risk

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

May oversee 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 related disciplines required ; 5+ years in related 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 Air 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 target 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 Target 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 careers@projeo.com 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 origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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