FERC Permitting Consultant for Energy Projects

ERM; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to help clients navigate complex permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure across the United States. You will contribute to environmental analysis, documentation, and project reporting while working with multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves field and office work, frequent travel, and collaboration with clients, agencies, and project stake-holders to ensure regulatory success and sustainable project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of applicable work or internship experience.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Experience with desktop and online studies, GIS, map interpretation (NWI, USGS, aerial photography).
• Ability to work in the field in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate in the field using GPS, maps, and aerial photographs.
• Ability to prepare concise, accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to safety protocols.
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel to client locations.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, versatility, and service orientation.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with the preparation of technical project documents and calculations.
• Assist with project plans, schedules, and management reporting.
• Communicate with clients and provide regulatory recommendations.
• Support field and desktop assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

GPS navigation

Job description

ERM seeks a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to help clients navigate complex permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure across the United States. You will contribute to environmental analysis, documentation, and project reporting while working with multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves field and office work, frequent travel, and collaboration with clients, agencies, and project stake-holders to ensure regulatory success and sustainable project outcomes.