Director, Environmental FERC Permitting & Strategy

ERM; Livingston (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks a Consulting Director, Environmental FERC to lead environmental permitting strategies for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration projects across the United States.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, manage interdisciplinary teams, engage regulatory agencies, and drive growth of ERM’s energy practice while ensuring compliance and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of environmental impact assessment and permitting experience on FERC-regulated projects.
• Experience managing the permitting of large natural gas and LNG projects, including oversight of complex FERC applications.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Working knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act.
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to lead and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects on time and within budget, including scope, budget, and risk.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams supporting environmental impact assessments and regulatory permitting activities.
• Develop technical proposals, identify new opportunities, and support business development with clients.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships to foster repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Engage with regulatory agencies including FERC, USACE, NOAA, EPA, and SHPOs to address requirements.

Skills

Environmental permitting

FERC regulatory

Project management

Client engagement

Regulatory policy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ERM seeks a Consulting Director, Environmental FERC to lead environmental permitting strategies for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration projects across the United States.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, manage interdisciplinary teams, engage regulatory agencies, and drive growth of ERM’s energy practice while ensuring compliance and environmental stewardship.