FERC Environmental Permitting Consultant

ERM; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to help energy projects move from concept to reality. Based anywhere in the United States, you will support permitting, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting for natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other developments.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, navigate complex FERC processes, and contribute to sustainable project outcomes while upholding safety and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work and/or internship experience.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies or research on natural resource topics, GIS, map interpretation (NWI, USGS, aerial photography).
• Ability to work effectively in the field in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate in the field using GPS, maps, and aerial photographs.
• Experience preparing concise and accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Strong safety mindset and following Health & Safety protocols.
• Ability to multitask, flexible, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Driver's license required; ability to travel to client locations across a large area.
• Demonstrated attributes to be a strong consultant: team player, eager to learn, self-starter, versatile, service-oriented.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with the preparation of technical project documents and calculations.
• Assist with development of project plans and schedules; support monthly progress reporting.
• Communicate with clients and provide regulatory recommendations.
• Support field and desktop-based assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting for gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other energy projects.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivated

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

MS Office

ArcGIS

GPS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to help energy projects move from concept to reality. Based anywhere in the United States, you will support permitting, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting for natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other developments.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, navigate complex FERC processes, and contribute to sustainable project outcomes while upholding safety and high professional standards.