Senior FERC Environmental Project Lead

ERM; Mobile (AL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager to lead major natural gas pipeline, LNG, and gas storage projects across the United States. You will guide regulatory strategies, manage permitting, and ensure on-time, compliant delivery.

Based in a flexible U.S. location, you will mentor multidisciplinary teams, represent ERM in industry forums, and help grow our capital project delivery practice while supporting the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience managing FERC-regulated projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and compliance efforts for FERC-regulated projects.
• Manage multi-site projects with scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Develop technical proposals and pursue new business opportunities.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Client relationship

Environmental permitting

NEPA knowledge

Regulatory affairs

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies/Planning/Engineering/Geology

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager to lead major natural gas pipeline, LNG, and gas storage projects across the United States. You will guide regulatory strategies, manage permitting, and ensure on-time, compliant delivery.

Based in a flexible U.S. location, you will mentor multidisciplinary teams, represent ERM in industry forums, and help grow our capital project delivery practice while supporting the energy transition.