Environmental Permitting Consultant - FERC Specialist

Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure Through Regulatory Excellence

Join ERM as a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist, and play a critical role in helping energy projects move from concept to reality. Based anywhere in the United States, this position offers the opportunity to work on complex and impactful projects involving natural gas pipelines, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals, and other major energy developments. You'll collaborate with talented multidisciplinary teams, support clients through regulatory and permitting challenges, and contribute to projects that help meet evolving energy needs while balancing environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Why This Role Matters

Energy infrastructure projects require thoughtful planning, sound environmental analysis, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. As a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist, you will help clients navigate complex permitting and compliance processes while supporting responsible project development. Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making, regulatory success, and sustainable project outcomes.

What Your Impact Is

• Support environmental permitting and impact assessment efforts for energy infrastructure projects regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Help clients understand and comply with environmental and regulatory requirements throughout project development.
• Contribute technical analyses, documentation, and project reporting that support critical business and regulatory decisions.
• Work across both field and office settings to evaluate environmental conditions, analyze data, and support project execution.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality consulting services that drive successful project outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field of study, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work and/or internship experience.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies or research on a wide variety of natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography).
• Ability to work effectively in the field during cold and hot weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate in the field using Global Positioning System (GPS), maps, and aerial photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical knowledge and concepts to staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
• Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant, including being a team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatility, and a service-oriented mentality.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. 

Preferred

• Experience with projects regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Experience working with or knowledge of natural resource management agencies and regulatory agencies (e.g., Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, etc.).
• Field or consulting experience.
• Comfort and familiarity with active construction sites.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques.
• Applied and working knowledge of ArcGIS software.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with the preparation of technical project documents, including but not limited to writing, word processing, building tables and spreadsheets, tabulating and manipulating data, producing hard-copy documents, and completing air and erosion control engineering calculations commensurate with the candidate’s background.
• Assist with the development of project plans and schedules and support project management reporting, including monthly progress reports.
• Communicate with clients, including requesting project information, answering regulatory questions, and providing recommendations.
• Support both field and desktop-based assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting for natural gas pipelines, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals, and other energy projects.

Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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