Energy Permitting & Impact Leader for Major Projects

ERM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Austin seeks a Principal Consultant in Environmental Permitting and Impact Assessments to lead siting, permitting, and impact studies for traditional and renewable energy projects across the Gulf region.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage complex client relationships, and contribute to go-to-market strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance with USACE, FERC, BOEM, and USFWS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of consulting or energy sector experience (10+ preferred).
• Proven success in project management and client relationship development.
• Expertise in local, state, and federal permitting (e.g., USACE, FERC, BOEM, USFWS).
• Strong communication skills—technical and commercial.
• Business acumen and a track record of delivering annual sales.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and impact assessment for capital energy projects (traditional and renewable).
• Lead multi-media permitting for capital projects, ensuring regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal regulations—including oversight from agencies like the USACE, USFWS, FERC, and BOEM.
• Serve as Project Manager on complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Collaborate with ERM’s leadership and account teams to drive commercial growth.
• Contribute to go-to-market strategies and business development efforts.
• Deliver high-quality technical work and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support team development and contribute to ERM’s inclusive, high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Client relationship development

Regulatory permitting expertise

Technical and commercial communication

Business acumen

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

ERM in Austin seeks a Principal Consultant in Environmental Permitting and Impact Assessments to lead siting, permitting, and impact studies for traditional and renewable energy projects across the Gulf region.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage complex client relationships, and contribute to go-to-market strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance with USACE, FERC, BOEM, and USFWS.