Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

ERM

Consultant role at ERM involving environmental permitting for energy projects in a collaborative global team. Responsibilities include compliance assessments and client engagement.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeHouston • California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,500 - $97,429 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive high-quality analytical and technical support for ERM’s energy clients
Contribute to permitting and environmental impact assessments for major energy projects
Collaborate with a global team committed to environmental stewardship and innovation
Prepare permit applications for federal, state, and local environmental authorities
Evaluate regulatory requirements and maintain records and survey reports
Assist in developing technical project documents, including data tables, spreadsheets, and engineering calculations
Support project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting
Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders—providing clear recommendations and guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant work experience
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to conduct desktop and online research on natural resources and planning topics
Familiarity with GIS tools and map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography)
Field-readiness in varying weather conditions; ability to navigate using GPS and maps
Excellent technical writing and interpersonal communication skills
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
Up to 40% travel
Strong commitment to safety and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Attributes of a strong consultant: team player, self-starter, eager to learn, service-oriented
Preferred: Experience with FERC processes and regulations
Knowledge of natural resource management and regulatory agencies (e.g., USACE, FERC)
Field or consulting experience, including active construction sites
Familiarity with field survey techniques and ArcGIS software

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
other applicable benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental impact assessmentspermit applicationstechnical project documentsdata tablesengineering calculationsdesktop researchonline researchfield survey techniquesGIS toolsArcGIS

Soft Skills

technical writinginterpersonal communicationteam playerself-startereager to learnservice-orientedcommitment to safetyability to work independentlyeffective communicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in natural scienceBachelor's degree in engineeringvalid driver's license