ERM is seeking a self-starting Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist to join our consulting firm. This role can be based anywhere in the United States.
As part of our team, you will provide high-quality analytical support to ERM clients while working closely with other team members.
Assignments will be a mix of field and desktop work focused on but not limited to, impact assessment and permitting for new energy projects (e.g., natural gas pipelines, Liquified Natural Gas terminals, renewables, transmission lines, etc.).
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career with a global sustainability leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Prepare permit applications where required by federal, state or local environmental regulatory authorities for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning.
* Evaluate regulatory requirements.
* Maintain records and survey reports.
* Assist with the preparation of technical project documents, including, but not limited to: writing, word processing, building tables and spreadsheets, tabulating and manipulating data, producing hard copy documents, completing air and erosion control engineering calculations commensurate with the candidate’s background.
* Assist with the development of project plans and schedules; and assist with the development of project management reporting, such as monthly progress reports.
* Communicate with clients, including requesting project information, answering regulatory questions, and providing recommendations.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field of study;
* 3+ years of applicable work and/or internship experience;
* Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is a plus
* Up to 40% travel
* Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software;
* Experience conducting desktop and online studies or research on a wide variety of natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S.
Geological Survey, aerial photography);
* Ability to work effectively in the field during cold and hot weather conditions;
* Ability to navigate in the field using Global Position System, maps and aerial photographs;
* Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and reports;
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills, which includes being comfortable and effective at communicating technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders;
* Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols;
* Ability to multi-task, maintains flexibility, and works independently with minimal supervision;
* Valid driver’s license and good driving record; and
* Demonstrated attributes to become a s...
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Type: Permanent Location: Houston, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-15 07:50:16
ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Environmental Planner to join our California team to support the domestic Impact Assessment service area.
In this role, you will focus on supporting permitting, regulatory compliance, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects for energy clients based primarily in the western US. This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting technical team supporting critical energy infrastructure projects, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With appropriate guidance and supervision, provide creative and fit-for-purpose technical analyses in your own fields of specialization and support additional analyses outside of your areas of specialization working collaboratively with SMEs in other fields and with other technical backgrounds.
* Provide technical consulting support for environmental permitting and compliance associated with development projects including power generation, electrical transmission, and renewable energy projects, with an emphasis on NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, Endangered Species Act, and equivalent state/local regulations.
* Provide support of large compliance programs in a data management and communication role; and renewable energy projects, with an emphasis on NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, Endangered Species Act, and equivalent state/local regulations.
* Contribute to preparing impact assessment deliverables. Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection and survey field work, data and literature review, and development of recommendations for clients.
* Collaborate with other ERM impact assessment practitioners from multiple offices around the organization to execute impact assessment projects including environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment and water resources management.
* Complete work assignments in accordance with ERM's management system, format and quality standards.
* Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
* Interact directly with clients and their SMEs on matters related to biology and environmental science.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors and/or Masters degree in environmental science/engineering, biology/ecology, planning, or similar field.
* Minimum of 5 years of impact assessment and environmental permitting experience, including consulting experience.
* Experience developing and executing corporate impact assessment strategies, preparing regulatory compliance documents for federal and/or state agencies, and providing strategic-level impact assessment support preferred.
* High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the energy...
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Type: Permanent Location: Walnut Creek, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-15 07:49:59
