Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

ERM is seeking an energetic, self‑starting consultant to join our team as a Environmental Permitting Specialist with a focus on FERC. The role can be based anywhere in the United States and will provide high‑quality analytical support to ERM clients while working closely with other team members.

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 and transmission lines.

• 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 technical project documents, including writing, word processing, building tables and spreadsheets, and completing air and erosion control engineering calculations commensurate with the candidate’s background.
• Assist with the development of project plans and schedules, and with project management reporting such as monthly progress reports.
• Communicate with clients, including 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.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies on natural resource or resource planning topics, GIS, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, US Geological Survey, aerial photography).
• Ability to work effectively in the field during cold and hot weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate in the field using GPS, maps and aerial photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• 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; ability to operate a company vehicle for frequent travel.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, versatility and service‑oriented mentality.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Experience working with natural resource management agencies and regulatory agencies such as FERC or US 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.

For the Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist position, the annual base pay is $74,000 – $83,641 (USD). The base salary may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, geography, performance and other factors.

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

Apply at  or through the 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, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.