ERM
Senior Consultant, Scientist, Permitting and Compliance
ERM, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Senior Consultant, Scientist, Permitting and Compliance
Join to apply for the Senior Consultant, Scientist, Permitting and Compliance role at ERM. The position is based in Minneapolis, MN and focuses on managing, overseeing, and conducting environmental impact assessment and regulatory compliance for energy facilities and energy‑related development projects across North America. The role supports energy‑related operations and maintenance, capital development and compliance initiatives, including FERC‑regulated projects, midstream oil and gas projects, electric transmission lines and renewable energy projects. Projects are often fast‑paced, multi‑faceted, and geographically diverse, requiring technical expertise in compliance with federal, state and local, air, water, waste, and NEPA regulations. The successful candidate will work independently, manage projects and project teams, and balance varying priorities and tasks. Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities
Support 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 and safety and risk aspects. Contribute to technical proposals and maintain client relationships to support repeat business. Review project plans to assess environmental impact and scope of regulatory requirements. Assist with the preparation of siting and permit applications required by federal, state or local environmental regulatory authorities for facility development, expansion, and maintenance or decommissioning. 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 commensurate with the candidate’s technical background. Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (ERM services broadly include baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting). Prepare environmental plans such as erosion control plans, storm water pollution prevention plans, site restoration plans, and spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plans. Assist in planning for, communicating, and ensuring compliance with project‑specific federal, state and local environmental regulations. Oversee and contribute to quality assurance and quality control. Travel up to 20% to meet project requirements for client meetings, agency meetings, training, or project team meetings. Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related natural resources science field of study. 3+ years of environmental impact assessment, siting, and permitting experience on energy projects, including consulting for private‑sector clients. Working knowledge of key environmental protection and energy facility development regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. 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). Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and non‑technical project stakeholders. Experience collaborating with federal, state and local environmental regulatory agency staff to obtain permits and approvals. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range: $74,825 – $83,641 (USD). The company may offer bonuses and includes benefits such as paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits for eligible employees. Location
Minneapolis, MN Equal Employment Opportunity
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Join to apply for the Senior Consultant, Scientist, Permitting and Compliance role at ERM. The position is based in Minneapolis, MN and focuses on managing, overseeing, and conducting environmental impact assessment and regulatory compliance for energy facilities and energy‑related development projects across North America. The role supports energy‑related operations and maintenance, capital development and compliance initiatives, including FERC‑regulated projects, midstream oil and gas projects, electric transmission lines and renewable energy projects. Projects are often fast‑paced, multi‑faceted, and geographically diverse, requiring technical expertise in compliance with federal, state and local, air, water, waste, and NEPA regulations. The successful candidate will work independently, manage projects and project teams, and balance varying priorities and tasks. Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities
Support 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 and safety and risk aspects. Contribute to technical proposals and maintain client relationships to support repeat business. Review project plans to assess environmental impact and scope of regulatory requirements. Assist with the preparation of siting and permit applications required by federal, state or local environmental regulatory authorities for facility development, expansion, and maintenance or decommissioning. 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 commensurate with the candidate’s technical background. Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (ERM services broadly include baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting). Prepare environmental plans such as erosion control plans, storm water pollution prevention plans, site restoration plans, and spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plans. Assist in planning for, communicating, and ensuring compliance with project‑specific federal, state and local environmental regulations. Oversee and contribute to quality assurance and quality control. Travel up to 20% to meet project requirements for client meetings, agency meetings, training, or project team meetings. Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related natural resources science field of study. 3+ years of environmental impact assessment, siting, and permitting experience on energy projects, including consulting for private‑sector clients. Working knowledge of key environmental protection and energy facility development regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. 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). Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and non‑technical project stakeholders. Experience collaborating with federal, state and local environmental regulatory agency staff to obtain permits and approvals. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range: $74,825 – $83,641 (USD). The company may offer bonuses and includes benefits such as paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits for eligible employees. Location
Minneapolis, MN Equal Employment Opportunity
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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