Regulatory and Permitting Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

A Regulatory and Permitting Specialist in the utilities industry is responsible for managing all aspects of regulatory compliance and permitting for utility projects. This includes researching and interpreting federal, state, local, and industry regulations, preparing necessary documentation, and coordinating with appropriate agencies to obtain required permits. They also serve as a liaison between their company and regulatory bodies, ensuring that all projects are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and addressing any issues that might arise during the permit application process.

Important skills for this role include excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Familiarity with the utilities industry and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks is essential, and a degree in a related field is often required. Certifications in areas like environmental law, project management, or regulatory affairs can provide a valuable competitive edge. A person might work as a project coordinator, regulatory analyst or an environmental specialist before becoming a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist in the utilities industry.

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Senior Environmental Engineer - Regulatory Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 days ago

Good knowledge of technical theory, engineering principles, good engineering practices and how to apply them to design execution Working understanding of major project delivery, including the design...

Senior Transmission Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 60+ days ago

program and construction management....

Manager Regulatory Affairs

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical...

Regulatory Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Regulatory Manager CenterPoint Energy - 3.7 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time Estimated: $111K - $151K a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Paid time off...

Regulatory Manager (Houston, TX)

  • Houston, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Regulatory Manager (Houston, TX) Job ID #: 30100 Location: TX-HOUSTON Functional Area: Legal Position Type: Full Time Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: May be Considered...

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REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in a natural science or engineering field of study; 3+ years of applicable work and/or internship experience; Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission...

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Salary for Regulatory and Permitting Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

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Highest Education Level

Regulatory and Permitting Specialists in Houston, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.0%
Master's Degree
25.7%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
Doctorate Degree
8.8%
High School or GED
7.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Regulatory and Permitting Specialists in Houston, TX
2-4 years
42.6%
4-6 years
18.4%
None
13.4%
1-2 years
9.8%
8-10 years
5.0%
10+ years
4.9%
6-8 years
4.6%
Less than 1 year
1.3%


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