Senior FERC Environmental Project Lead

Environmental Resources Management-Southeast, Inc. in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management-Southeast, Inc. seeks a Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager to lead complex energy-project permitting and compliance efforts in the United States.

The role centers on FERC-regulated projects, with a focus on natural gas and LNG developments and related environmental reviews. The successful candidate will manage multi-site initiatives, supervise cross-disciplinary teams, and foster client relationships while contributing to business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related natural resources science field.
• Prior consulting experience is required.
• 6+ years (10 years preferred) of environmental impact assessment and natural resources permitting experience on FERC-regulated projects.
• At least 5 years of experience managing the permitting of large natural gas and LNG projects, including oversight of complex FERC applications.
• Working knowledge of key natural resource regulations, including NEPA, CWA Sec 404, Rivers and Harbors Act Sec 10, NHPA Sec 106, and ESA Sec 7.
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex projects, either single or multi-site, on time and to budget including scope, budgeting, resourcing, planning, and risk management.
• Act as client point of contact, lead an inter-disciplinary team for environmental impact assessment and regulatory permitting.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently across the U.S., including natural gas and LNG capital development and related energy projects.
• Generate technical proposals, identify new leads, and participate in business development with existing clients.
• Lead strategic meetings with regulatory agencies to address regulatory and/or legislative requirements.
• Engage with key regulatory agencies including FERC, USFWS, USACE, NMFS, EPA, and State Historic Preservation Offices.
• Contribute technical and project management expertise on environmental assessments and quality control.

Skills

Consulting experience

FERC experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Environmental Resources Management-Southeast, Inc. seeks a Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager to lead complex energy-project permitting and compliance efforts in the United States.

The role centers on FERC-regulated projects, with a focus on natural gas and LNG developments and related environmental reviews. The successful candidate will manage multi-site initiatives, supervise cross-disciplinary teams, and foster client relationships while contributing to business