Environmental Permitting Leader — FERC Generalist

Responsible Us; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Senior Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist and FERC Generalist to support energy infrastructure projects across the United States. You will lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring projects meet federal, state, and local requirements while advising clients and agencies.

This full-time role offers field readiness, strong writing skills, and travel up to 40%, with opportunities to grow within a global sustainability leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering.
• 3+ years of environmental permitting or regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong MS Office Suite skills.
• Ability to conduct desktop research and interpret GIS maps (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography).
• Field readiness: able to work in varied weather and navigate with GPS/maps.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 40%.
• Proven ability to work independently, multitask and stay flexible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare permit applications for energy and industrial projects in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements and maintain accurate records and survey reports.
• Develop technical project documents, including data tables, spreadsheets, and engineering calculations.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and guidance.
• Uphold ERM’s commitment to safety and sustainability in all project activities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in natural science/3

Regulatory permitting experience

MS Office proficiency

GIS map interpretation

Field readiness

Technical writing

Travel up to 40%

Independent/multitask work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS navigation

Job description

ERM is seeking a Senior Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist and FERC Generalist to support energy infrastructure projects across the United States. You will lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring projects meet federal, state, and local requirements while advising clients and agencies.

This full-time role offers field readiness, strong writing skills, and travel up to 40%, with opportunities to grow within a global sustainability leader.