ERM

Principal Technical Consultant – Impact Assessment & Permitting

ERM

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Charleston • North Carolina • Tennessee • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Enable the successful development, construction, and operation of commercial‑scale energy facilities, including natural gas, renewable energy (solar and wind), and data centers
  • Lead and deliver environmental impact assessment, NEPA, and permitting programs for high‑profile capital projects
  • Build and sustain a profitable, high‑performing regional business while contributing to ERM’s national and global energy portfolio
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering collaboration, quality, and technical excellence
  • Support the U.S. low‑carbon economy transition through strategic permitting and regulatory leadership
  • Manage and perform multi‑media permitting and compliance for technology and energy infrastructure projects, including data centers, natural gas, and renewable energy (solar and wind)
  • Manage and provide technical assistance on NEPA projects and related activities supporting client development initiatives
  • Lead and oversee the preparation of permitting documents, including report writing, data collection, literature review, and development of client recommendations
  • Provide expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, impact assessments, and quality control reviews
  • Prepare technical proposals and actively participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads
  • Support the growth of ERM’s renewable energy portfolio and project teams
  • Manage projects within quality, budget, schedule, and scope expectations
  • Collaborate with ERM practitioners to deliver impact assessment and capital project permitting, including baseline studies, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting and permitting

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography, or a related natural resources science field. Or equivalent experience.
  • At least 8 years of project management, licensing, and permitting experience, including strong project experience in natural gas or renewable energy
  • Experience preparing NEPA‑type documents for federal and/or state agencies and providing strategic‑level Capital Project Delivery support
  • Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, including preparation of applications and documents related to energy project development
  • Experience assisting clients in obtaining permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities
  • Regulatory experience within West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina (including local permitting challenges, land use, and state permitting)
  • Experience overseeing and coordinating desktop and online studies or research on natural resource or resource planning topics, including GIS and map interpretation (NWI, USGS, aerial photography)
  • Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise, accurate technical documents, including presenting findings to clients, stakeholders, and/or regulatory agencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members; strong people skills; responsive, collaborative, versatile, and service‑oriented
  • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
  • Strong commitment to safety
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Remote work options
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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