Senior Environmental Consultant - Wetlands & Permitting Lead

ERM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is a global sustainability consultancy seeking a Managing Consultant/Project Manager Scientist in Houston, Austin or New Orleans to lead field‑based wetland delineations and habitat assessments for major projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors.

You will prepare technical reports, permit matrices, and compliance plans, and collaborate with ERM’s nationwide network of specialists to drive project delivery and long‑term ecosystem protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field (min 3.0 GPA) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant environmental experience, including wetland delineation, habitat assessments, and permitting.
• Project management experience.
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Driver's license required: ability to operate a company vehicle for client site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manuals and regional supplements.
• Conduct habitat assessments, environmental impact analyses, and environmental due diligence for land development projects.
• Prepare technical reports, permit matrices, and compliance management plans.
• Support environmental assessments for renewable energy facilities, transmission lines, and major infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with ERM Project Managers and Partners to deliver client outcomes.
• Manage quality, budget, and schedule, and drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Data management

Problem solving

Travel up to 50%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Biology / Natural Resources / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

ERM is a global sustainability consultancy seeking a Managing Consultant/Project Manager Scientist in Houston, Austin or New Orleans to lead field‑based wetland delineations and habitat assessments for major projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors.

You will prepare technical reports, permit matrices, and compliance plans, and collaborate with ERM’s nationwide network of specialists to drive project delivery and long‑term ecosystem protection.