FERC Permitting Consultant for Environmental Compliance

ERM; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is recruiting a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to support energy infrastructure permitting. This role offers nationwide remote work with frequent travel to client sites across the United States and potential LNG and pipeline projects.

You will apply regulatory expertise, prepare technical documents, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work or internship experience.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• 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.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with technical project documents and data management tasks.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and management reporting.
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies, providing recommendations.
• Support field and desktop assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting.

Skills

MS Office Suite

GIS

Technical writing

Communication skills

Field navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

MS Office

Job description

ERM is recruiting a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to support energy infrastructure permitting. This role offers nationwide remote work with frequent travel to client sites across the United States and potential LNG and pipeline projects.

You will apply regulatory expertise, prepare technical documents, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and successful project outcomes.