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About the Role

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the development of Natural Gas Act-regulated projects, including natural gas transmission and LNG facilities. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, business development, regulatory expertise, and strategic client engagement while supporting the continued growth of ERM’s energy practice.

Responsibilities

Drive the successful permitting and development of major natural gas transmission, LNG, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon sequestration projects across the United States.
Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory policy matters.
Build and strengthen long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities for new business growth.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality technical and regulatory solutions.
Represent ERM within industry working groups and stay at the forefront of emerging policy developments and market trends.
Help expand ERM’s leadership position in FERC-regulated project development and environmental consulting services.
Manage large and complex projects, either single-site or multi-site, on time and within budget, including scope management, delivery requirements, budgeting, resourcing, planning, coordination of field and technical activities, and management of health, safety, and risk considerations.
Serve as a primary client point of contact and lead interdisciplinary teams supporting environmental impact assessments and regulatory permitting activities, including baseline studies, facility siting and routing studies, land use planning, mitigation planning, and environmental compliance services during construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations.
Manage multiple projects concurrently, including major natural gas transmission and LNG capital development projects throughout the United States, as well as hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon sequestration facility projects.
Develop technical proposals, identify new project opportunities, generate qualified leads, and support business development efforts with existing and prospective clients.
Maintain and strengthen client relationships to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Lead strategic meetings with regulatory agencies to address environmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements, including state siting review applications and approval processes.
Engage with key regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Marine Fisheries Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal land management agencies, and State Historic Preservation Offices.
Provide technical, subject matter, and project management expertise related to environmental critical issues assessments, environmental impact analyses, permitting strategies, and quality assurance reviews.
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging regulatory developments to proactively advise clients and support ERM’s strategic growth objectives.
Participate in industry working groups related to policy changes, regulatory initiatives, and emerging opportunities within the energy sector.
Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and creativity in developing research approaches, resolving complex issues, and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
Deliver high-quality project outcomes in fast-paced, complex, and geographically diverse project environments while balancing competing priorities and client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related natural resources science field of study, or equivalent experience.
Prior consulting experience is required.
8+ years (10+ years preferred) of environmental impact assessment and natural resources permitting experience on FERC-regulated projects, including consulting for private-sector clients.
At least 5 years of experience managing the permitting of large natural gas and LNG projects, including oversight of complex FERC applications.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a project team.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
Valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Skills

Environmental impact assessment
Natural resources permitting
FERC-regulated projects
Consulting for private-sector clients
Permitting of large natural gas and LNG projects
Oversight of complex FERC applications
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
Federal, state, and local permitting
MS Office Suite software
Technical writing
Project management
Business development
Client relationship management
Regulatory agency engagement
Environmental critical issues assessments
Environmental impact analyses
Permitting strategies
Quality assurance reviews
Industry trend monitoring
Policy analysis
Strategic thinking
Critical thinking
Creativity
Interpersonal communication

Location

Anywhere in the United States

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Director
8+ years
10+ years preferred
5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or higher

About the Company

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner 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 we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop 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. We do 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.