FERC Environmental Permitting Director: Energy Projects Lead

ERM; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Environmental FERC to lead environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for major energy projects in the United States. You will guide cross-functional teams, drive client engagements, and shape policy-related responses for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, and renewables.

You will combine technical leadership with business development while managing complex projects across a broad geographic footprint, reporting to senior leadership and influencing ERM’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Prior consulting experience is required.
• 8+ years of environmental impact assessment and permitting experience on FERC-regulated projects (10+ preferred).
• At least 5 years managing permitting of large natural gas and LNG projects with complex FERC applications.
• Working knowledge of NEPA, CWA, NHPA, Endangered Species Act, and other key regulations.
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects, single-site or multi-site, on time and within budget.
• Serve as primary client contact and lead interdisciplinary teams on environmental impact assessments and permitting.
• Manage multiple projects across natural gas transmission, LNG, hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration.
• Develop technical proposals, identify new opportunities, and support business development.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships to support repeat business.
• Lead regulatory meetings with agencies such as FERC and EPA to address requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory engagement

Project management

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Studies/Planning/Geology/Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Environmental FERC to lead environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for major energy projects in the United States. You will guide cross-functional teams, drive client engagements, and shape policy-related responses for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, and renewables.

You will combine technical leadership with business development while managing complex projects across a broad geographic footprint, reporting to senior leadership and influencing ERM’s