Senior Environmental Permitting & FERC Leader

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, and FERC Generalist to support US energy projects from coast to coast. This senior role blends regulatory expertise with strategic project leadership, offering travel up to 40% and the chance to shape permitting across federal, state, and local regimes.

This role can be based anywhere in the United States and requires a proactive, independent work style with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in environmental permitting or regulatory compliance.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

GIS interpretation

Technical writing

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

ArcGIS

GPS/maps

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, and FERC Generalist to support US energy projects from coast to coast. This senior role blends regulatory expertise with strategic project leadership, offering travel up to 40% and the chance to shape permitting across federal, state, and local regimes.

This role can be based anywhere in the United States and requires a proactive, independent work style with strong communication