Consulting Director, Environmental FERC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the successful permitting and development of natural gas transmission, LNG, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon sequestration projects throughout the United States.

• Provide advisory services to clients on environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory policy issues.

• Cultivate client relationships and discover new business opportunities.

• Direct multidisciplinary project teams to deliver technical and regulatory solutions.

• Represent ERM in industry working groups and keep abreast of policy developments and market trends.

• Enhance ERM’s leadership in FERC-regulated project development and environmental consulting.

• Oversee large, complex single-site and multi-site projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

• Manage project scope, delivery requirements, budgeting, resources, planning, field and technical activities, along with health, safety, and risk considerations.

• Act as the primary client liaison and lead interdisciplinary teams in support of environmental impact assessments and regulatory permitting.

• Supervise baseline studies, facility siting and routing studies, land use planning, mitigation planning, and environmental compliance throughout construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations.

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously across the United States.

• Create technical proposals, identify project opportunities, generate qualified leads, and assist in business development efforts.

• Lead strategic discussions with regulatory agencies concerning environmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements.

• Collaborate 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.

• Offer technical, subject matter, project management, and quality assurance expertise.

• Track industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to advise clients and support ERM’s strategic growth.

• Engage in energy-sector policy and regulatory working groups.

• Formulate research approaches, address complex issues, and present technical information to varied audiences.

• Achieve high-quality results in fast-paced, complex, and geographically diverse environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related natural resources science field of study, or equivalent experience.

• Prior consulting experience is mandatory.

• At least 8 years of experience in environmental impact assessment and natural resources permitting on FERC-regulated projects, including consulting for private-sector clients.

• Minimum of 5 years managing the permitting of large natural gas and LNG projects, including oversight of intricate FERC applications.

• Familiarity with 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 processes.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite software.

• Aptitude for researching and preparing clear and precise technical documents.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to staff, clients, regulatory entities, and project stakeholders.

• A valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle.

• Willingness to travel frequently to various client locations across a broad geographical area.

• Preferred: experience with industry working groups, regulatory initiatives, or policy discussions related to energy infrastructure development.

• Preferred: experience in supporting hydrogen, renewable energy, or carbon sequestration projects.

• Preferred: business development experience and success in cultivating long-term client relationships.

• Preferred: experience leading large, geographically diverse, and multi-disciplinary project teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

• Career-building opportunities at a global sustainability consultancy.