Remote Environmental Permitting Consultant - FERC Specialist

ERM; Livingston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM, a leading sustainability consultancy, seeks a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to help energy projects navigate permitting and regulatory challenges nationwide. You will apply your regulatory acumen, support complex analyses, and contribute to project documentation that informs decisions and compliance.

Based anywhere in the United States, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on pipelines, LNG terminals, and other energy developments while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work or internship experience.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies on natural resources topics; GIS; map interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with preparation of technical project documents and data tables.
• Assist with development of project plans and schedules; support monthly progress reports.
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies; provide recommendations.
• Support field and desktop assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting for energy projects.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Field work ability

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

GIS

GPS

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM, a leading sustainability consultancy, seeks a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to help energy projects navigate permitting and regulatory challenges nationwide. You will apply your regulatory acumen, support complex analyses, and contribute to project documentation that informs decisions and compliance.

Based anywhere in the United States, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on pipelines, LNG terminals, and other energy developments while upholding safety