Consulting Director, Environmental FERC

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5001 - 10000 employees

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Logistics • Manufacturing

ERM is a global leader in sustainability consulting, dedicated to helping businesses tackle their most pressing sustainability challenges. With expertise across various sectors, including chemical, financial services, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy, ERM provides solutions tailored to ensure compliance with ESG regulations, promote resource efficiency, and support decarbonization efforts. Their services encompass areas like carbon markets, clean energy, health and safety, and environmental management, enabling clients to integrate sustainability into their core operations and strategies.

📋 Description

• Drive successful permitting and development of natural gas transmission, LNG, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon sequestration projects across the United States • Advise clients on environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory policy matters • Build client relationships and identify new business opportunities • Lead multidisciplinary project teams delivering technical and regulatory solutions • Represent ERM in industry working groups and monitor policy developments and market trends • Expand ERM’s leadership in FERC-regulated project development and environmental consulting • Manage large, complex single-site and multi-site projects on time and within budget • Manage scope, delivery requirements, budgeting, resourcing, planning, field and technical activities, and health, safety, and risk considerations • Serve as primary client contact and lead interdisciplinary teams supporting environmental impact assessments and regulatory permitting • Oversee baseline studies, facility siting and routing studies, land use planning, mitigation planning, and environmental compliance during construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations • Manage multiple projects concurrently throughout the United States • Develop technical proposals, identify project opportunities, generate qualified leads, and support business development • Lead strategic meetings with regulatory agencies regarding environmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements • Engage with FERC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Marine Fisheries Service, EPA, federal land management agencies, and State Historic Preservation Offices • Provide technical, subject matter, project management, and quality assurance expertise • Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory developments to advise clients and support ERM’s strategic growth • Participate in energy-sector policy and regulatory working groups • Develop research approaches, resolve complex issues, and present technical information to diverse audiences • Deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced, complex, geographically diverse environments

🎯 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 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 permitting of large natural gas and LNG projects, including oversight of complex FERC applications • Working knowledge of NEPA, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act • Experience with federal, state, and local permitting • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software • Ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents • Keen attention to detail • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a project team member • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including communicating complex technical information to staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders • Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle • Frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area • Preferred: experience with industry working groups, regulatory initiatives, or policy discussions related to energy infrastructure development • Preferred: experience supporting hydrogen, renewable energy, or carbon sequestration projects • Preferred: business development and long-term client relationship success • Preferred: experience leading large, geographically diverse, multi-disciplinary project teams

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer • Diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment • Career-building opportunities at a global sustainability consultancy

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