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ERM

Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager

ERM

. Lead permitting and compliance efforts for Natural Gas Act-regulated projects across the United States .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing FERC-regulated projects, environmental permitting, and compliance, with a strong focus on strategic client engagement and multidisciplinary team leadership. Proven ability to drive business growth through effective project delivery and regulatory navigation in the natural gas and LNG sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
FERC-Regulated Project ManagementEnvironmental Permitting ExpertiseNEPA KnowledgeClient Relationship DevelopmentMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Environmental Impact AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementTechnical Proposal DevelopmentQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementPermitting PathwaysStrategic Planning
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving AbilitiesInitiative
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental StudiesPlanningEngineeringGeology
Industry Keywords
Natural Gas ActClean Water ActRivers and Harbors ActNHPAESALNGCapital Infrastructure ProjectsFederal Regulatory AgenciesState Regulatory AgenciesLocal Regulatory Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead permitting and compliance efforts for Natural Gas Act-regulated projects across the United States
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to clients from early planning and development through construction and operations
  • Represent ERM in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and professional engagements
  • Drive business growth through client relationship development, strategic positioning, and innovative project delivery
  • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams
  • Manage large, multi-faceted projects and achieve scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations
  • Serve as primary client contact through environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory approval processes
  • Direct preparation and management of FERC applications and coordinate activities with federal, state, and local agencies
  • Provide strategic guidance on environmental planning, permitting pathways, and regulatory compliance
  • Develop technical proposals, identify business opportunities, and maintain client relationships
  • Oversee quality assurance and quality control for technical reports, environmental analyses, and permit application packages
  • Coordinate internal technical specialists and external stakeholders
  • Monitor project performance, manage risks, and develop solutions
  • Support thought leadership, industry engagement, and market development initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Planning, Engineering, Geology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Prior consulting experience and demonstrated expertise managing FERC-regulated projects
  • 6+ years of experience in environmental impact assessment and permitting for FERC-regulated projects (10+ years preferred)
  • At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale natural gas and LNG permitting projects
  • Strong knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, NHPA, and ESA
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site projects while achieving scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
  • Established relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (preferred)
  • Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client account growth (preferred)
  • Demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations and project phases (preferred)
  • Experience supporting major capital infrastructure projects within the natural gas, LNG, and energy sectors (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible U.S. location
  • Career growth opportunity
  • Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
  • Equal employment opportunity