Specialist-Regulatory Affairs

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last eight years as a Top Workplace. We proudly promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued.

We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Long-Term Incentive Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Career pathing, development programs, and internship programs

Primary purpose :

Tallgrass Energy is currently in need of one Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our Houston based Capital Projects Team.

This role will report directly to the Director of Environmental permitting, or other Leadership as assigned within the Capital Projects - Environmental & Regulatory Department.

Essential duties and responsibilities :

• Responsible for the organization, storage, and retention of regulatory and environmental permitting documents.
• Assist with the development of FERC implementation plan packages, variance requests, responses to agency information requests, and reporting requirements for federal, state, and local agencies for FERC regulated projects.
• Assist with the development of project resource reports, permit applications, and data request responses for both FERC-regulated and non-regulated projects.
• Manage regulatory / environmental compliance tracking to ensure that all obligations and permit conditions are achieved.
• Assist with the management and coordination of internal resources and outside consultants who provide permitting services in accordance with Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Assist with the development of environmental / regulatory permitting scopes of work for use if project bid packages.

Minimum requirements

Education :

Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science / Policy or related degrees strongly preferred.

Other degrees will be considered if combined with experience in environmental permitting and compliance in the oil and gas industry.

Experience / Specific Knowledge :

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in environmental & regulatory permitting and compliance with demonstrable increase in responsibility and independence.
• Experience working in the energy transportation industry (oil, gas or electrical transmission).
• Experience working with state / federal / tribal environmental agencies.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations :

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities :

• Knowledge of pertinent regulations / programs including (but not limited to) : NGA, CWA, ESA, NRHP, OPA, NPDES, MBTA and NEPA.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving orientation; experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel to project sites (up to 30% travel anticipated)
• Familiarity with processing, midstream and terminal construction a plus.
• Familiarity with working within an independent project team structure with other groups and roles, such as land and engineering is mandatory.
• Strong time management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple tasks / projects with tight deadlines.
• Positive and energetic attitude; self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Detail oriented; resourceful.

Physical Demands :

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus);

hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions :

• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility :

None

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position :

None

Other responsibilities :

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Application Deadline : Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date.

This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation : Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms : Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.

Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement : Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE / M / F / D / V