Managing Consultant – Impact Assessment, Permitting

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in the United States seeks a senior permitting specialist to lead field assessments for renewable energy projects and ensure NEPA compliance across regional initiatives. You will mentor junior staff and manage multiple projects, delivering high-quality permitting documents.

You will drive wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and species-specific surveys, while coordinating with clients and internal teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in biology, ecology, or environmental sciences, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of due diligence and permitting experience (7–10 years preferred).
• Expertise in wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and species-specific surveys
• Strong knowledge of biological impact assessment and permitting practices
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting in GA, NC, SC, and VA
• Excellent communication, writing, and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and biological field assessments for renewable energy and transmission projects.
• Drive NEPA and state-level environmental reviews for large-scale developments.
• Build lasting client relationships and contribute to ERM’s growth in the southeastern market.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants.
• Manage and provide technical expertise on wetland and Waters of the U.S. delineations, habitat assessments, and species-specific surveys.
• Lead preparation of local, state, and federal permitting documents and ensure quality standards.
• Oversee multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Prepare technical proposals, scopes, and cost estimates; support business development efforts.
• Collaborate with ERM practitioners on Impact Assessment and Permitting projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
• Maintain awareness of regional projects and staffing needs; assist in recruiting efforts.
• Build collaborative relationships across ERM’s regional and national teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client relationship skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Wetland delineations

Habitat assessments

Species-specific surveys

NEPA compliance

Project management

Cost estimation

Due diligence

Environmental reviews

Safety protocol adherence

Education

BS/MS in biology, ecology, or environmental sciences

Job description

• Lead permitting and biological field assessments for renewable energy and transmission projects
• Drive compliance with NEPA and state-level environmental reviews for large-scale developments
• Build lasting client relationships and contribute to ERM’s growth in the southeastern market
• Mentor and develop junior consultants
• Manage and provide technical expertise on wetland and Waters of the U.S. delineations, habitat assessments, and species-specific surveys
• Lead preparation of local, state, and federal permitting documents and ensure quality standards
• Oversee multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations
• Prepare technical proposals, scopes, and cost estimates; support business development efforts
• Collaborate with ERM practitioners on Impact Assessment and Permitting projects
• Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level staff
• Maintain awareness of regional projects and staffing needs; assist in recruiting efforts
• Build collaborative relationships across ERM’s regional and national teams

Requirements

• BS/MS in biology, ecology, or environmental sciences, or equivalent experience
• 4–6 years of due diligence and permitting experience (7–10 years preferred)
• Expertise in wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and species-specific surveys
• Strong knowledge of biological impact assessment and permitting practices
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting in GA, NC, SC, and VA
• Excellent communication, writing, and client relationship skills
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
• Commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
• Solar project experience preferred
• Federally permitted bat biologist credentials preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in permitting processes, biological assessments, and client relationship management within the renewable energy sector. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wetland Delineations
• Biological Impact Assessment
• Permitting Practices
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Management

Hard Skills

• Biological Field Assessments
• Habitat Assessments
• Species-Specific Surveys
• NEPA Compliance
• Technical Proposal Preparation
• Cost Estimation
• Due Diligence
• Environmental Reviews
• Permitting Document Preparation
• Safety Protocol Adherence

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Client Relationship Skills
• Mentoring
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Federally Permitted Bat Biologist Credentials

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Sciences
• Biology
• Ecology
• Federal Permitting
• State Permitting
• Local Permitting
• Southeastern Market
• Solar Project Experience
• Health & Safety Protocols