FERC Permitting Consultant—Energy Infrastructure

ERM; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to support energy projects regulated by FERC nationwide. You will assess permitting requirements, compile technical documentation, and coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients to navigate complex compliance challenges.

Based anywhere in the United States, the role combines field and office work, enabling you to contribute to major energy developments such as pipelines and LNG terminals while upholding environmental

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 and online studies on natural resources or resource planning topics, GIS, map interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements for energy infrastructure projects with FERC oversight.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with the preparation of technical project documents and calculations.
• Assist with project plans, schedules, and monthly progress reports.
• Communicate with clients, answer regulatory questions, and provide recommendations.
• Support field and desktop assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting for gas pipelines, LNG terminals, and related projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory plain-English writing

Field adaptability

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

GIS

GPS

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to support energy projects regulated by FERC nationwide. You will assess permitting requirements, compile technical documentation, and coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients to navigate complex compliance challenges.

Based anywhere in the United States, the role combines field and office work, enabling you to contribute to major energy developments such as pipelines and LNG terminals while upholding environmental