Partner, Environmental Permitting – Oil & Gas
ERM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Florida, Louisiana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Spearhead ERM’s growth in the traditional energy sector, with a focus on oil and gas capital projects.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior executives, delivering high-impact environmental and sustainability strategies.
- Drive innovation and sustainability across the asset lifecycle—from planning and permitting to construction and operations.
- Expand ERM’s footprint by leveraging your industry relationships and insights to win new business and deepen existing partnerships.
- Mentor and grow a high-performing team of consultants, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and purpose.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, with a strong focus on the Energy or Power sectors.
- Proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar programs and driving commercial growth.
- Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, permitting processes, and stakeholder dynamics in the energy industry.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable, enterprise-wide solutions.
- Existing client relationships within the Gulf Coast energy market (Houston, New Orleans, Dallas, Austin, or Florida).
- Experience with decarbonization, low-carbon transition, or alternative energy projects.
- Familiarity with protected species policy and compliance, biodiversity, and ecosystem impact assessments.
Benefits
- Health & safety commitment
- Opportunities for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
environmental consultingdecarbonizationlow-carbon transitionalternative energy projectspermitting processesimpact assessmentsbiodiversityecosystem impact assessmentsprogram deliverycommercial growth
Soft skills
trusted advisormentoringcollaborationbusiness acumenstrategic thinkingcommunicationleadershiprelationship buildinginnovationproblem-solving