Principal Consultant, Regulatory Strategy Advisor (Oil & Gas) - Colorado

ERM; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy based in Colorado seeks a Principal Consultant, Regulatory Strategy Advisor to lead technical projects related to environmental impact prevention in the oil & gas sector. This role involves extensive client interaction, regulatory compliance, and mentorship of junior staff. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in site investigation and remediation, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively more complex experience in site investigation and remediation.
• Ability to prepare concise technical documents.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Be the Subject Matter Expert for oil & gas site investigation and remediation.
• Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated sites.
• Engage with regulatory agencies and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Site investigation and remediation techniques

Excellent written and interpersonal communication

Client relationship management

Knowledge of regulatory programs (RCRA, CDPHE)

Safety protocols adherence

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science

Job description

Overview

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Regulatory Strategy Advisor (Oil & Gas) - Colorado to be our Subject Matter Expert in Environmental Impact Prevention. The right candidate will join our growing Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation team with Colorado state-specific, and federal regulatory programs ( RCRA, CDPHE, Colorado ECMC, etc. ) background. In this role, you will provide technical and project leadership to deliver investigation and remediation project portfolios throughout the Rocky Mountain region and other US locations.

As a Subject Matter Expert, you will provide technical leadership, develop client relationships, and mentor junior consultants to accelerate the growth of ERM’s business and client base. You will also network with ERM's global site investigation and remediation technical team to share best practices across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to advance their career toward more complex and challenging projects and programs and develop their business leadership acumen with a global environmental consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Be the Subject Matter Expert involving site investigation and remediation of soil, groundwater, sediments, and free-phase product for oil & gas and other clients, meeting regulatory requirements.
• Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and groundwater, using innovative and emerging remedial treatment technologies as well as traditional systems.
• Engage with key regulatory agencies, including local, state and federal officials.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals and participate in business development with existing and potential clients. Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Stay current and lead the adoption of innovative approaches to site investigation and remediation.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with ERM employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Appropriately delegate project assignments to project team members and mentor junior staff.
• Work efficiently in a remote / hybrid setting and provide dependable communication of schedule, work products and tasks for yourself and your teams.
• Be the lead on developing plans for closure and progressing sites to closure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively more complex site investigation and remediation experience, including consulting for private-sector clients under a variety of local, Colorado state-specific, and federal regulatory programs (RCRA, CDPHE, Colorado ECMC, etc.).
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, which include being comfortable and effective at communicating complex technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering or related engineering field.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
• Proficiency with site investigation and remediation techniques for soil and groundwater.
• Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise, understandable and accurate technical documents.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and / or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

For the Site Investigation and Remediation Lead (Subject Matter Expert) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $122,612 - $156,352 (USD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term / flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP / DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.