Senior Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

Responsible Us; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Senior Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist and FERC Generalist to support energy infrastructure projects across the United States. You will lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring projects meet federal, state, and local requirements while advising clients and agencies.

This full-time role offers field readiness, strong writing skills, and travel up to 40%, with opportunities to grow within a global sustainability leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering.
• 3+ years of environmental permitting or regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong MS Office Suite skills.
• Ability to conduct desktop research and interpret GIS maps (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography).
• Field readiness: able to work in varied weather and navigate with GPS/maps.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 40%.
• Proven ability to work independently, multitask and stay flexible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare permit applications for energy and industrial projects in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements and maintain accurate records and survey reports.
• Develop technical project documents, including data tables, spreadsheets, and engineering calculations.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and guidance.
• Uphold ERM’s commitment to safety and sustainability in all project activities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in natural science/3

Regulatory permitting experience

MS Office proficiency

GIS map interpretation

Field readiness

Technical writing

Travel up to 40%

Independent/multitask work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS navigation

Job description

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Erm · United States of America

Full-time EHS & Compliance Mid-level

Contract Full-time

Experience Mid-level

Closing Date October 31, 2026

Country United States of America

Sector EHS & Compliance

Job Description

Ready to make an impact? Join ERM and help shape the future of energy infrastructure while advancing your career with a global sustainability leader.

Why This Role Matters

Energy infrastructure is evolving rapidly, and the need for sustainable, compliant solutions has never been greater. As an Environmental Permitting Specialist and FERC Generalist at ERM, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy projects—from natural gas pipelines to renewable energy developments. This is your opportunity to join a global leader in sustainability consulting and make a tangible impact on projects that power communities and protect the environment. This role can be based anywhere in the United States.

What Your Impact Is

You’ll be the go-to expert for environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, ensuring projects meet federal, state, and local requirements. Your work will directly influence the success of major energy initiatives, helping clients navigate complex regulations while advancing cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.

What You'll Bring

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering discipline

3+ years of relevant experience in environmental permitting or regulatory compliance

Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite

Ability to conduct desktop research and interpret GIS maps (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography)

Field readiness: capable of working in varied weather conditions and navigating with GPS/maps

Excellent technical writing and communication skills for diverse audiences

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 40%

Proven ability to work independently, multitask, and maintain flexibility

Preferred:

Experience with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) processes

Familiarity with natural resource management and regulatory agencies (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Consulting or field experience, including active construction sites

Working knowledge of ArcGIS software and field survey techniques

Key Responsibilities

Prepare permit applications for energy and industrial projects in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Evaluate regulatory requirements and maintain accurate records and survey reports

Develop technical project documents, including data tables, spreadsheets, and engineering calculations

Assist in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting

Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and guidance

Uphold ERM’s commitment to safety and sustainability in all project activities

Who We Are:

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.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.