ERM

Managing Consultant, Environmental Permitting

ERM

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $104,175 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Lead environmental permitting strategies for major energy projects regulated by FERC and state siting agencies
  • Shape project outcomes by managing complex, multi-site initiatives on time and within budget
  • Build trusted client relationships and drive business development opportunities
  • Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering technical excellence and leadership within ERM
  • Manage single or multi-site projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met
  • Prepare siting and permit applications for federal, state, and local authorities
  • Develop environmental plans (erosion control, stormwater, spill prevention)
  • Collaborate with ERM teams on impact assessments, routing studies, and facility siting
  • Engage with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to secure approvals
  • Generate technical proposals and support business development initiatives
  • Oversee QA/QC processes and mentor junior staff

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental science, planning, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • 4+ years (5+ years preferred) of experience in environmental impact assessment, siting, and permitting for energy projects
  • Strong knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and state siting regulations (i.e., Minnesota Public Utilities Commission)
  • Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and communicate effectively with clients and regulatory agencies
  • Excellent technical writing and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Familiarity with permitting processes in the Upper Midwest (ND, SD, MN, WI, IA) preferred
  • GIS and mapping experience (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography) preferred
Benefits
  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
  • other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
environmental impact assessmentsitingpermittingenvironmental planstechnical writingGISmappingproject managementQA/QC processesbusiness development
Soft skills
leadershipinterpersonal communicationclient relationship managementmentoringteam collaborationorganizational skillscommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingtime management