FERC Environmental Permitting Consultant (Nationwide)

ERM; Mobile (AL); 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. You will support environmental permitting for natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other major energy developments, working with multidisciplinary teams across field and office environments anywhere in the United States.

You will assist clients with regulatory compliance, prepare technical documents, and contribute to project reporting and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work and/or internship experience.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies or research on natural resources or resource planning topics, GIS, map interpretation (NWI, USGS, aerial photography).
• Ability to work effectively in the field during adverse weather.
• Ability to navigate in the field using GPS, maps, and aerial photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills for staff, clients, agencies and stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety and health & safety protocols.
• Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Driver’s License required for travel to client locations.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant (team player, self-starter, versatile, service-oriented).
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with preparation of technical project documents and air/erosion control calculations as appropriate.
• Assist with development of project plans, schedules and management reporting.
• Communicate with clients to obtain project information, answer regulatory questions and provide recommendations.
• Support field and desktop-based assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting for energy projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety commitment

Multitasking

Independent work

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

MS Office

GIS

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to help energy projects move from concept to reality. You will support environmental permitting for natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other major energy developments, working with multidisciplinary teams across field and office environments anywhere in the United States.

You will assist clients with regulatory compliance, prepare technical documents, and contribute to project reporting and decision-making.