FERC Permitting Consultant — Energy Infrastructure

ERM; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; 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 work on natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other major energy developments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will support environmental permitting, navigate regulatory requirements, and contribute to technical analyses, documentation, and project reporting.

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 with desktop/online studies or research on natural resources and GIS.
• Ability to work in the field in varying weather and navigate using GPS/maps.
• Ability to prepare concise, accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with clients and regulators.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements for projects regulated by FERC.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with technical documents, tables, spreadsheets, and data processing.
• Support project plans, schedules, and monthly progress reporting.
• Communicate with clients and provide regulatory recommendations.
• Support field and desktop assignments for permitting of gas pipelines and LNG terminals.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Multitask / self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

GIS

ArcGIS

GPS

MS Office Suite

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 work on natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and other major energy developments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will support environmental permitting, navigate regulatory requirements, and contribute to technical analyses, documentation, and project reporting.