Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

ERM is seeking a self‑starting Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist to join our consulting firm. This role can be based anywhere in the United States. As part of our team, you will provide high‑quality analytical support to ERM clients while working closely with other team members. Assignments will be a mix of field and desktop work focused on impact assessment and permitting for new energy projects (e.g., natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, renewables, transmission lines, etc.).

• Prepare permit applications for federal, state or local environmental regulatory authorities for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with the preparation of technical project documents, including writing, building tables and spreadsheets, tabulating and manipulating data, producing hard copy documents, completing engineering calculations commensurate with the candidate’s background.
• Assist with the development of project plans and schedules and project management reporting, such as monthly progress reports.
• Communicate with clients, including requesting project information, answering regulatory questions, and providing recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field of study or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience.
• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is a plus.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies or research on natural resource or planning topics, GIS, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography).
• Ability to work effectively in the field under cold and hot weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate in the field using GPS, maps and aerial photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, comfortable communicating technical knowledge to staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety following established Health & Safety protocols.
• Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative, team player, eager to learn and grow, service‑oriented mentality.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Experience with natural resource management agencies and regulatory agencies (e.g., FERC, USACE).
• Field or consulting experience.
• Familiarity with active construction sites and field survey techniques.
• Applied and working knowledge of ArcGIS.

Annual base pay range: $74,000 – $83,641 (USD). You may be eligible for bonus pay. Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits.

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ERM is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.