Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large, multi-faceted projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met.
• Act as primary client contact and lead interdisciplinary teams through permitting and compliance phases.
• Oversee FERC applications and coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Develop technical proposals, identify new opportunities, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Represent ERM in strategic regulatory meetings and industry forums.
• Ensure quality control across environmental impact assessments and compliance deliverables.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead permitting and compliance for Natural Gas Act-regulated projects nationwide.
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients, guiding projects from concept through operations.
• Represent ERM in industry forums and regulatory discussions, shaping policy and best practices.
• Expand ERM’s leadership in natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration.
• Drive business growth through client development and innovative project delivery.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Studies, Planning, Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Prior consulting experience and FERC project expertise essential. 6+ years (10 preferred) in environmental impact assessment and permitting for FERC-regulated projects.
• At least 5 years managing large-scale natural gas and LNG permitting projects.
• Deep knowledge of NEPA and key natural resource regulations (Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, NHPA, ESA).
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication skills for engaging clients, agencies, and stakeholders.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration projects.
• Established industry network and demonstrated business development success.

Qualifications

• Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Pay & Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $117,380 - $168,286 (USD) annually, with actual pay depending on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. Bonus pay may be available (for casual and fixed term/flex force employees, bonuses are not guaranteed).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

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.