Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

ERM

Consultant driving high-quality analytical support for energy clients at ERM. Involved in regulatory compliance and environmental assessments for energy projects.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • 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

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
dental
vision
life
disability
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
other applicable benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

GISmap interpretationtechnical writingnatural resource managementfield survey techniquesFERC processesenvironmental impact assessmentsdesktop researchonline researchsafety compliance

Soft Skills

interpersonal communicationteam playerself-startereager to learnservice-orientedindependent workcommitment to safety

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in natural science or engineeringvalid driver's license