Managing Consultant, Environmental Permitting
ERM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Minneapolis • Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $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.
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.
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 assessmentpermittingproject managementtechnical writing
Soft skills
leadershipinterpersonal communicationclient relationship managementbusiness development