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About the Role
ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting and Impact Assessor to lead high-impact environmental permitting and assessment projects across the Gulf region. This leadership role will guide major traditional and renewable energy developments through complex regulatory processes, influence sustainable project outcomes, and support clients in delivering critical infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Guide clients through siting, permitting, and environmental impact assessments for major energy development projects.
- Provide expert regulatory and technical advice throughout project planning and execution.
- Expand ERM's presence in the energy sector by leveraging industry relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting business development efforts.
- Build trusted partnerships with clients and serve as a strategic advisor on permitting and environmental compliance matters.
- Deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely outcomes across a broad range of energy projects, including pipelines, transmission, offshore wind, renewable energy, and other capital developments.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to execute complex projects efficiently and effectively.
- Mentor and support technical professionals while fostering collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and professional growth.
- Contribute to ERM's high-performance culture and commitment to technical excellence.
- Lead permitting and environmental impact assessment efforts for traditional and renewable energy capital projects.
- Lead multi-media permitting activities for capital projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including oversight and coordination with agencies such as the USACE, USFWS, FERC, and BOEM.
- Serve as Project Manager on complex, multidisciplinary initiatives.
- Build, maintain, and strengthen trusted client relationships.
- Collaborate with ERM leadership and account teams to support commercial growth and client expansion.
- Contribute to go-to-market strategies and business development initiatives.
- Deliver high-quality technical work products while maintaining regulatory compliance and project excellence.
- Support team development through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and leadership.
- Contribute to ERM's inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of consulting or energy sector experience (10+ years preferred).
- Proven success in project management and client relationship development.
- Expertise in local, state, and federal permitting, including agencies such as USACE, FERC, BOEM, and USFWS.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage both technical and commercial audiences.
- Business acumen and a demonstrated track record of delivering annual sales.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while leading teams and projects effectively.
- Experience with NEPA and ESHIA.
- Established professional reputation and network within the Gulf Coast energy market.
- Experience supporting low-carbon and renewable energy projects.
- Line management, coaching, or mentorship experience.
- Interest in advancing toward Partner or Technical Director career pathways.
Skills
- Environmental Permitting
- Impact Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Technical Expertise
- Communication Skills
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- NEPA
- ESHIA
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Principal
- 6+ years
- 10+ years preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
About the Company
- As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
- At ERM, creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is essential. ERM's diversity is a strength that helps create better solutions for clients.
- ERM's diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.
- ERM's 'boots to boardroom' approach allows for the development of strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Equal Opportunity
- ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- ERM does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.