Senior Environmental Consultant: Wetlands & Permitting Lead

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Managing Consultant/Project Manager Scientist to lead field‑based wetland delineations and environmental assessments from Houston, Austin, or New Orleans. You will shape permitting strategies across energy, infrastructure, and technology projects while partnering with ERM’s nationwide experts.

You should have a BS in a relevant field and 5+ years of consulting or field experience, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field (minimum 3.0 GPA) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant environmental experience, including wetland delineation, habitat assessments, and permitting.
• Project management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of plant identification, hydric soils, and hydrology indicators.
• Demonstrated technical writing, data management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel and perform fieldwork up to 50% of the time.
• Driver's License.
• 5+ years of consulting and/or field experience.
• Familiarity with NEPA, multi‑media permitting, and compliance documentation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable 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 closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners to deliver outstanding client outcomes.
• Manage quality, budget, and schedule expectations while supporting broader Impact Assessment team objectives.
• Develop technical proposals and drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Wetland delineation

Ecological assessment

Technical writing

Data analysis

Fieldwork

Travel up to 50%

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

GPS

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Managing Consultant/Project Manager Scientist to lead field‑based wetland delineations and environmental assessments from Houston, Austin, or New Orleans. You will shape permitting strategies across energy, infrastructure, and technology projects while partnering with ERM’s nationwide experts.

You should have a BS in a relevant field and 5+ years of consulting or field experience, with travel up to 50%.