Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist

Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist

ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist with demonstrated experience managing permitting capital projects in New England and New York . The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, New England General Permits, and local land development regulations across the Northeast. With solid technical expertise leading multi-media environmental permitting efforts under the purview of state agencies, you will lead on the development of large‑scale capital expansion projects in the energy and power sector.

This is a new position, a great opportunity created for a senior leader to capitalize on recent client demand for energy transition services. You will have the chance to use the highly recognized ERM platform to grow our consulting offer for permitting‑related project work, support the building of ERM’s team in the Northeast, and network with ERM’s global technical team to share best practices across the industry.

We are open to hybrid or remote working within the Northeast area.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to business development of ERM’s full‑range of Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) services. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with existing and new clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for permitting‑related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (e.g., power, electric, and gas utilities). Lead the strategic planning and preparation of permit packages, serving in roles ranging from subject matter expert to QA / QC.
• Manage a portfolio of complex capital development projects to achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Lead, manage performance, hire, retain, inspire, and mentor personnel for overall growth and success of the technical team.
• Work with ERM’s existing Capital Project Service Line to deepen relationships with key clients and establish new client relationships that result in growth.
• Support the general growth and development of ERM’s impact assessment technical community. Collaborate with global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects and participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices worldwide.

Requirements

Compensation & Benefits

For the Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist (Director Level) position, the annual base pay ranges from $147,670 to $173,400 (USD). Pay is based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay; however, casual and fixed‑term / flex force employees are not bonus eligible.

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

Application

Please apply for this role through https : / / www.erm.com / careers / apply / or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

About ERM

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 the future. We believe in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and see diversity as a strength that helps us deliver better solutions for our clients.

ERM is 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.

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