Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist

Ready to Shape the Future of Energy?

Join ERM as a Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist—a role that can be based anywhere in the United States. If you’re an experienced professional passionate about sustainability and regulatory compliance, this is your chance to make an impact with a global leader in environmental consulting.

Why This Role Matters

Energy projects are transforming the way we power the world—and every successful project starts with smart, compliant permitting. In this role, you’ll help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring projects like natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, renewables, and transmission lines meet environmental standards. Your expertise will directly influence the success of critical infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.

What Your Impact Is

• Drive high-quality analytical and technical support for ERM’s energy clients.
• Contribute to permitting and impact assessments for major energy projects.
• Collaborate with a global team committed to environmental stewardship and innovation.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to conduct desktop and online research on natural resources and planning topics.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography).
• Field-readiness in varying weather conditions; ability to navigate using GPS and maps.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Up to 40% travel.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attributes of a strong consultant: team player, self-starter, eager to learn, service-oriented.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Experience with FERC processes and regulations.
• Knowledge of natural resource management and regulatory agencies (e.g., USACE, FERC).
• Field or consulting experience, including active construction sites.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques and ArcGIS software.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare permit applications for federal, state, and local environmental authorities.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements and maintain records and survey reports.
• Assist in developing technical project documents, including data tables, spreadsheets, and engineering calculations.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders—providing clear recommendations and guidance.

Why ERM?
You’ll join a global sustainability leader with opportunities to grow your career while making a tangible impact on energy and environmental projects that matter.

For the Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist ​position, the anticipated annual base pay is $70,500 – $97,429 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

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

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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.