Director, Environmental FERC & Permitting Strategy

ERM; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Environmental FERC, to lead environmental permitting strategies for major energy projects across the United States. You will guide cross-functional teams, coordinate regulatory engagement, and drive project success from concept through execution.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory work, business development, and leadership across natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration initiatives. Extensive travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years in environmental impact assessment and permitting on FERC-regulated projects; 10+ preferred.
• At least 5 years managing permitting of large natural gas/LNG projects; experience with federal/state/local permitting.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex projects on time and within budget, including scope, resourcing, planning, and health/safety considerations.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams supporting environmental impact assessments and regulatory permitting activities.
• Develop proposals, identify new opportunities, and support business development with clients.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships to support repeat business and partnerships.
• Lead meetings with regulatory agencies to address environmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory strategy

Client engagement

Team leadership

FERC regulations

NEPA knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Environmental FERC, to lead environmental permitting strategies for major energy projects across the United States. You will guide cross-functional teams, coordinate regulatory engagement, and drive project success from concept through execution.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory work, business development, and leadership across natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration initiatives. Extensive travel is expected.