Principal Environmental Permitting & Compliance Leader

ERM; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks an experienced Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting & Compliance to support complex industrial, utility, pipeline, and energy infrastructure projects across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. The role combines technical depth with practical, real-world experience in facility operations, compliance programs, and permitting activities.

Preferred location is Louisiana with driving distance to New Orleans; periodic travel throughout the Gulf Coast is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading environmental projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Hands-on field experience supporting compliance and permitting.
• Experience with facilities holding multiple environmental permits.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engagements and provide technical guidance across permitting and compliance.
• Manage budgets, schedules and resources for complex environmental projects.
• Advise clients on environmental permitting requirements and regulatory strategies.
• Develop and review SWPPPs, SPCC plans and other compliance programs.
• Communicate progress with clients and stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Support energy, industrial, pipeline and utility clients across the Gulf Coast.

Skills

Project management

Environmental compliance

Regulatory permitting

Client leadership

Environmental risk evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science/Engineering/Biology/Geology

Job description

ERM seeks an experienced Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting & Compliance to support complex industrial, utility, pipeline, and energy infrastructure projects across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. The role combines technical depth with practical, real-world experience in facility operations, compliance programs, and permitting activities.

Preferred location is Louisiana with driving distance to New Orleans; periodic travel throughout the Gulf Coast is required.