Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

ERM is seeking a self‑starting Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist to join our consulting firm. This role can be based anywhere in the United States and involves high‑quality analytical support to ERM clients while working closely with other team members.

Base pay range: $74,000.00/yr – $83,641.00/yr.

Assignments will be a mix of field and desktop work focused on impact assessment and permitting for new energy projects, including natural gas pipelines, liquefied natural gas terminals, renewables, transmission lines, and other energy/industrial facility developments.

• Prepare permit applications required by federal, state, or local environmental regulatory authorities for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist with the preparation of technical project documents, including writing, word processing, building tables and spreadsheets, tabulating and manipulating data, producing hard copy documents, and completing air and erosion control engineering calculations.
• Assist with the development of project plans and schedules and with project management reporting, such as monthly progress reports.
• Communicate with clients, requesting project information, answering regulatory questions, and providing recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field of study or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience.
• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is a plus.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies or research on a wide variety of natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography).
• Ability to work effectively in the field during cold and hot weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate in the field using Global Position System, maps and aerial photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including effective communication of technical knowledge and concepts to staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
• Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Driver's License Required.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant – team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self‑starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service‑oriented mentality.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Experience working with or knowledge of natural resource management agencies and regulatory agencies (e.g., Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).
• Field or consulting experience.
• Comfort and familiarity with active construction sites.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques.
• Applied and working knowledge of ArcGIS software.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k), and additional benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

To apply, please submit your application through  or through an internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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.