Senior Energy Permitting & Impact Lead - Gulf Projects

ERM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant in Environmental Permitting and Impact Assessment to shape energy infrastructure—traditional and renewable—across the Gulf region, including Houston. You will lead siting, permitting, and impact assessments, directing multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships to deliver compliant, timely results.

With 6+ years in consulting or energy, you will drive project management, navigate regulatory landscapes, and grow ERM’s business while

Qualifications

• 6+ years of consulting or energy sector experience (10+ preferred)
• Proven success in project management and client relationship development
• Strong communication skills—technical and commercial
• Business acumen and a track record of delivering annual sales
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams effectively

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and impact assessment for capital energy projects (traditional and renewable)
• Lead multi-media permitting for capital projects, ensuring compliance with regulations from agencies like USACE, USFWS, FERC, BOEM
• Serve as Project Manager on complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships
• Collaborate with ERM’s leadership and account teams to drive commercial growth
• Contribute to go-to-market strategies and business development efforts
• Deliver high-quality technical work and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support team development and contribute to ERM’s inclusive, high-performance culture

Skills

Project management

Client relationship development

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

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

Job description

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant in Environmental Permitting and Impact Assessment to shape energy infrastructure—traditional and renewable—across the Gulf region, including Houston. You will lead siting, permitting, and impact assessments, directing multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships to deliver compliant, timely results.

With 6+ years in consulting or energy, you will drive project management, navigate regulatory landscapes, and grow ERM’s business while