Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee permitting and compliance activities for projects regulated by the Natural Gas Act throughout the United States.

• Act as a strategic consultant for clients from the initial planning and development stages through to construction and operational phases.

• Represent ERM in various industry forums, regulatory discussions, and professional events.

• Propel business growth by cultivating client relationships, strategically positioning services, and delivering innovative project solutions.

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams on various projects.

• Manage extensive, complex projects while meeting scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets.

• Function as the primary point of contact for clients during environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory approval processes.

• Oversee the preparation and management of FERC applications, coordinating efforts with federal, state, and local agencies.

• Offer strategic insights on environmental planning, permitting pathways, and regulatory compliance.

• Create technical proposals, identify business opportunities, and sustain client relationships.

• Ensure quality assurance and control for technical reports, environmental analyses, and permit application submissions.

• Coordinate with internal technical specialists and external stakeholders.

• Track project performance, manage risks, and devise effective solutions.

• Contribute to thought leadership, industry participation, and market development strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Planning, Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Previous consulting experience with proven expertise in managing FERC-regulated projects.

• Minimum of 6 years in environmental impact assessment and permitting for FERC-regulated initiatives (10+ years preferred).

• At least 5 years managing large-scale natural gas and LNG permitting endeavors.

• Strong understanding of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, NHPA, and ESA.

• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-site projects while meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Valid driver’s license and/or capability to operate a company vehicle.

• Established connections with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (preferred).

• Experience in business development, proposal writing, and client account management (preferred).

• Proven success in leading large, multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations and project stages (preferred).

• Experience in supporting major capital infrastructure projects within the natural gas, LNG, and energy sectors (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible location within the U.S.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

• Equal employment opportunity.