Senior Environmental Permitting Consultant — Infrastructure

ERM Taiwan Co. Ltd; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant, Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery service line in Michigan. You will provide senior technical leadership and project management across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects to achieve permitting strategies and regulatory approvals.

You will lead environmental permitting efforts, prepare regulatory submissions, mentor teams, and engage with agencies and stakeholders to balance development with environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology, or related discipline.
• 4-6+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, wetlands science, ecological permitting, or related environmental management fields.
• Extensive knowledge of wetland regulations, environmental permitting processes, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong client relationship management skills with a track record of supporting business growth.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of technical competence in environmental impact assessment best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting efforts for infrastructure, energy, renewable energy, water, and public-sector projects.
• Prepare and manage permit applications, regulatory submissions, and supporting technical documentation.
• Obtain environmental approvals and guide projects through regulatory processes.
• Mentor and oversee wetland delineations, ecological assessments, habitat evaluations, and environmental field investigations as needed.
• Provide technical expertise related to wetland restoration, coastal wetland protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate project impacts to wetlands, waterways, and other sensitive ecological resources.
• Develop mitigation strategies and permitting approaches to support successful project approvals.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from planning through permitting and construction support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Develop scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with conservation commissions, state agencies, and federal regulators.
• Provide strategic guidance on environmental regulations and permitting pathways.
• Support business development and contribute to growth initiatives.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Wetland science

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationship management

Environmental impact assessment

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Master’s Degree in Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science

Job description

ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant, Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery service line in Michigan. You will provide senior technical leadership and project management across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects to achieve permitting strategies and regulatory approvals.

You will lead environmental permitting efforts, prepare regulatory submissions, mentor teams, and engage with agencies and stakeholders to balance development with environmental