Energy Capital Projects Lead - Permitting & Delivery

ERM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Scientist (Project Manager) based in the Gulf Coast region (Texas) to lead delivery of capital energy projects across North America, spanning oil & gas, LNG, power, renewables and energy transition.

You will drive scope, schedules, budgets, and permitting strategies, mentor teams, and advise clients through complex regulatory processes, from proposal through delivery, in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in consulting or energy sector exposure.
• Proven project management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams and priorities.
• Experience with multi-media permitting for capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. permitting and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and help manage large, complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrate project management leadership across scope, schedule, budget.
• Manage and perform multi-media permitting with a focus on local, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with USACE, USFWS, FERC, BOEM regulations.
• Provide permitting strategies, due diligence, and impact assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client communications.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project management leadership

Regulatory permitting

Environmental impact assessments

Client advisory services

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Scientist (Project Manager) based in the Gulf Coast region (Texas) to lead delivery of capital energy projects across North America, spanning oil & gas, LNG, power, renewables and energy transition.

You will drive scope, schedules, budgets, and permitting strategies, mentor teams, and advise clients through complex regulatory processes, from proposal through delivery, in a collaborative, high-performance environment.