Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure—Where Compliance Meets Impact

Join ERM as a Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist, based in Texas or Louisiana and play a critical role at the intersection of energy development and environmental stewardship. This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile energy projects—ranging from natural gas pipelines and LNG terminals to renewables and transmission lines—where your expertise will help ensure projects move forward responsibly, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. If you're looking to grow your career while contributing to projects that truly matter, this is your opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

Energy projects are transforming how the world generates and delivers power—and every successful project begins with strong, compliant permitting. In this role, you will help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring environmental standards are met while supporting critical infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. Your work will directly influence project success and environmental outcomes.

What Your Impact Is

Drive high-quality analytical and technical support for ERM’s energy clients
Contribute to permitting and environmental impact assessments for major energy projects
Collaborate with a global team committed to environmental stewardship and innovation

What You’ll Bring

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant work experience
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to conduct desktop and online research on natural resources and planning topics
Familiarity with GIS tools and map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography)
Field-readiness in varying weather conditions; ability to navigate using GPS and maps
Excellent technical writing and interpersonal communication skills
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
Up to 40% travel
Strong commitment to safety and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Attributes of a strong consultant: team player, self-starter, eager to learn, service-oriented
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Preferred:

Experience with FERC processes and regulations
Knowledge of natural resource management and regulatory agencies (e.g., USACE, FERC)
Field or consulting experience, including active construction sites
Familiarity with field survey techniques and ArcGIS software

Key Responsibilities

Prepare permit applications for federal, state, and local environmental authorities
Evaluate regulatory requirements and maintain records and survey reports
Assist in developing technical project documents, including data tables, spreadsheets, and engineering calculations
Support project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting
Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders—providing clear recommendations and guidance

Why ERM?

At ERM, you’ll be part of a global leader in sustainability, working alongside experts who are passionate about solving complex environmental challenges. You’ll gain exposure to impactful projects, grow your technical and consulting skills, and contribute to shaping a more sustainable energy future—all within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainabilitychallengesand unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse,equitableand inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our companya great placeto build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class expertssupportsclients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technicalexpertisein addressing their environmental, health, safety,riskand social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advanceobjectiveson the ground or at the executive level.

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About Us

At ERM, sustainability is our business.

We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.

ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).

Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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