Impact-Driven FERC Environmental Permitting Consultant

ERM Taiwan Co. Ltd; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to support permitting for energy infrastructure projects across the United States. You will help navigate regulatory processes, perform analyses, and contribute to reporting for pipelines, LNG terminals, and other developments.

This role blends field and office work with travel to client sites. The ideal candidate has a natural science or engineering background, 2+ years of related experience, strong communication, and GIS

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 researching natural resource or planning topics; GIS map interpretation and aerial photography.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements for projects.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with technical documents, tables, and data calculations.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and management reports.
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies; provide recommendations.
• Support field and desktop assignments for impact assessment and permitting.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical report writing

GIS

Field work readiness

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS mapping

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to support permitting for energy infrastructure projects across the United States. You will help navigate regulatory processes, perform analyses, and contribute to reporting for pipelines, LNG terminals, and other developments.

This role blends field and office work with travel to client sites. The ideal candidate has a natural science or engineering background, 2+ years of related experience, strong communication, and GIS