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Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager

ERM, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213

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ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager to assist with current client development, new business development, and industry awareness. This position requires prior consulting experience and FERC experience. The role focuses on energy projects with responsibility for advancement of permitting and compliance associated with development of Natural Gas Act-regulated projects in the United States, including natural gas transmission and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage large and complex projects, either single or multi-site, on time and to budget including elements such as scope and delivery requirements, budgeting, resourcing, planning, coordinating field and other technical work, and managing health, safety, and risk aspects.

Act as client point of contact on a project-basis, lead an inter-disciplinary team that supports environmental impact assessment and regulatory permitting, as well as environmental compliance services during construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations.

Manage multiple projects concurrently, including major natural gas and LNG capital development projects throughout the United States, as well as hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration facility projects.

Generate technical proposals, identify new leads, and participate in business development with existing clients. Maintain client relationships to support repeat business.

Lead strategic meetings with regulatory agencies to address regulatory and/or legislative requirements such as state siting review applications/processes.

Engage with key regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Marine Fisheries Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal land management agencies, and State Historic Preservation Offices.

Contribute technical, subject matter or project management expertise on environmental critical issues assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related natural resources science field. Equivalent experience accepted.

Prior consulting experience required.

6+ years (10 years preferred) of environmental impact assessment and natural resources permitting experience on FERC-regulated projects, including consulting for private-sector clients.

At least 5 years of experience managing the permitting of large natural gas and LNG projects, including oversight of complex FERC applications.

Working knowledge of key natural resource regulations, including NEPA, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.

Experience with federal, state, and local permitting.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents.

Keen attention to detail.

Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a project team.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, effective at communicating complex technical knowledge to staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

For the Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $129,195 – $152,500 (USD). Compensation may be outside this range based on various factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits.

Please apply through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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.

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