Environmental Permitting Consultant, FERC Specialist

ERM; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist, to help energy projects move from concept to reality. This remote role supports regulatory permitting for natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other energy developments across the United States.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct technical analyses, and prepare concise reports to ensure regulatory compliance while balancing environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work or internship experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.
• Strong MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with desktop and online studies, GIS, and map interpretation.
• Ability to work in diverse field conditions and travel by vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements for projects.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with technical documents and project calculations.
• Support development of plans, schedules, and progress reports.
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Support field and desktop permitting work for gas pipelines and LNG terminals.

Skills

MS Office Suite

GIS

Map interpretation

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Fieldwork ability

GPS navigation

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist, to help energy projects move from concept to reality. This remote role supports regulatory permitting for natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other energy developments across the United States.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct technical analyses, and prepare concise reports to ensure regulatory compliance while balancing environmental stewardship.