Senior Environmental Permitting & FERC Generalist Consultant

ERM; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist (United States – multiple locations) to lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance on energy projects across the country.

You will prepare permit applications, evaluate requirements, and develop technical documents while communicating with clients and regulators to ensure safe, sustainable project delivery. This role can be based anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of environmental permitting or regulatory compliance experience.
• 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.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%
• Proven ability to work independently, multitask, and maintain flexibility.

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/​

Regulatory compliance experience

Technical writing

Field readiness

Excellent communication

Travel up to 40%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist (United States – multiple locations) to lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance on energy projects across the country.

You will prepare permit applications, evaluate requirements, and develop technical documents while communicating with clients and regulators to ensure safe, sustainable project delivery. This role can be based anywhere in the United States.