NextDecade · 14 hours ago
Manager, Regulatory Development
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. The Regulatory Manager will monitor and advise senior management on federal and state regulatory requirements for natural gas assets and oversee the development of internal regulatory policies to ensure compliance with government regulations.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Advise Company on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) process and provide strategic guidance on navigating from development through execution
Lead the FERC application process for facility expansions, including prefiling and development of FERC Resource Reports
Review, submit, and manage regulatory applications, documentation, and implementation plans
Act as a liaison with FERC Staff, company personnel, and other agency representatives during various stages of the project
Lead technical or subject matter expertise on FERC applications, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review
Knowledge of Natural Gas Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act
Oversee and track FERC Order compliance filings and requirements, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Assist with development of Company regulatory plans, procedures, and standards for compliance and assurance programs
Lead regulatory compliance assurance program necessary for site audits and agency construction inspections, as necessary
Collaborate with other Business Units to prepare compliance documentation for business assets
Provide timely updates to project team on regulatory matters that may impact schedule
Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks to Company assets
Track and monitor changes to federal regulatory requirements
Manage one (1) to three (3) team members, as needed
Be solution-oriented to a dynamic regulatory environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferably in Environmental Engineering or Science field
Must have strong written and verbal skills (English language)
Minimum 10 years of related experience; preferred 7 years in LNG industry
Experience leading FERC-regulated project permitting efforts
Ability to communicate with Company leadership and various disciplines; excellent presentation skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State requirements for LNG Terminals and natural gas pipelines regulated by FERC, PHMSA, and the USCG
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental regulations
Ability to understand owner obligations and ability to effectively communicate with Contractors
Proficient technical skills, including, but not limited to, experience using Microsoft Office programs and Google Earth
Preferred
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) preferred
Company
NextDecade
NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.76BKey Investors
General AtlanticMUFG BankTotalEnergies
2025-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.7B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $5.18B
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $175M
Leadership Team
T
Tarik Skeik
Chief Operating Officer
James MacTaggart
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