FERC Permitting Consultant for Energy Infrastructure

ERM; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to technical analyses, documentation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science or engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work 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 resources or planning topics, GIS, map interpretation.
• Ability to work effectively in the field in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate in the field using GPS, maps, and aerial photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety and health & safety protocols.
• Ability to multitask, stay flexible, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Driver's License Required.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with the preparation of technical project documents, including writing, tables, spreadsheets, and calculations.
• Assist with development of project plans and schedules and support monthly progress reports.
• Communicate with clients, request project information, answer regulatory questions, and provide recommendations.
• Support field and desktop-based assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting for energy projects (gas pipelines, LNG terminals, etc.).

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Science or Engineering

Tools

GIS

ArcGIS

GPS

Map interpretation

Job description

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

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to technical analyses, documentation, and reporting.