Managing Consultant, Environmental Regulatory FERC Specialist

Lead the Future of Energy Infrastructure with ERM

Are you ready to shape the regulatory landscape for some of the most complex and impactful energy projects in the U.S.? At ERM, we’re looking for a Managing Consultant, Environmental Regulatory FERC Specialist to join our team of global environmental leaders. This mid-to-senior level role offers the flexibility to work anywhere in the United States and positions you at the intersection of environmental consulting and energy infrastructure, where your expertise will drive strategic permitting initiatives, influence major capital development projects, and make a lasting impact on sustainable energy solutions.

Why This Role Matters

Energy infrastructure projects are transforming the way we power our world—and regulatory expertise is at the heart of that transformation. As a Managing Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in guiding clients through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) process, ensuring compliance, and delivering innovative solutions that balance development with environmental stewardship.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead the development of FERC resource reports and permitting strategies for natural gas pipelines and LNG facilities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on complex, multi-million-dollar projects.
• Influence regulatory outcomes by engaging with key agencies and stakeholders across federal and state levels.
• Drive ERM’s mission to help clients achieve sustainability goals while meeting regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography, or related natural resources field. Or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years (5–10 years preferred) of experience in permitting FERC-regulated capital development projects.
• Proven ability to research and prepare accurate technical documents and present findings to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting for development projects.
• Ability to multi-task, travel frequently, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Background in natural sciences with expertise in FERC application filings for natural gas projects.
• Experience developing permitting strategies and documents for FERC.
• Familiarity with NEPA environmental siting and impact assessments for energy infrastructure projects.
• GIS proficiency and ability to interpret maps (National Wetland Inventory, USGS, aerial photography).
• Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead author on FERC resource reports and impact assessment deliverables.
• Research, analyze, and compile data for permit applications and regulatory reports.
• Act as a subject matter expert on large-scale projects, managing scope, planning, and health & safety aspects.
• Support technical proposals and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Engage with regulatory agencies such as FERC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and others.
• Ensure quality control and compliance across all FERC-related applications and documentation.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to 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 experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and 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 advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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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