US-Based FERC Environmental Permitting Consultant

ERM; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to support regulatory permitting for energy projects in the United States. The role blends fieldwork with office analysis, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to address environmental requirements and permit strategies.

You will prepare technical documents, conduct data analyses, and assist with project planning and reporting while traveling up to 40% to client sites across a broad geographic area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work and/or internship experience.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies on natural resource topics; GIS experience.
• Ability to work in the field in varying weather conditions and navigate with GPS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory requirements for energy projects under FERC.
• Maintain records and survey reports related to permitting.
• Assist with technical documents, tables, and data analyses for project reports.
• Support development of project plans and monthly progress reporting.
• Communicate with clients and regulators offering clear recommendations.
• Support field and desktop assignments focused on impact assessment and permitting.

Skills

MS Office

GIS

Technical writing

Regulatory analysis

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS field navigation

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Permitting FERC Specialist to support regulatory permitting for energy projects in the United States. The role blends fieldwork with office analysis, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to address environmental requirements and permit strategies.

You will prepare technical documents, conduct data analyses, and assist with project planning and reporting while traveling up to 40% to client sites across a broad geographic area.