Principal Consultant, Scientist
Environmental Resources Management
Lead The Future Of Energy Development
Are you a strategic thinker with deep expertise in environmental permitting and impact assessment? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where your leadership drives real change? ERM is seeking a seasoned Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting and Impact Assessor to shape the future of energy infrastructuretraditional and renewableacross the Gulf region.
As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, ERM is at the forefrontpartnering with global clients to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions. This role is pivotal in helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, accelerate project timelines, and ensure environmental integrity across capital developments. You'll be a key player in ERM's mission to build a more sustainable future, while advancing your own career toward Partner or Technical Director pathways.
Strategic Leadership: Guide clients through siting, permitting, and environmental impact assessments for major energy projects.
Client Growth: Expand ERM's footprint by leveraging your industry relationships and commercial acumen.
Project Excellence: Deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely outcomes across diverse energy portfoliosfrom pipelines to offshore wind.
Team Development: Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field. Or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of consulting or energy sector experience (10+ preferred)
- Proven success in project management and client relationship development
- Expertise in local, state, and federal permitting (e.g., USACE, FERC, BOEM, USFWS)
- Strong communication skillstechnical and commercial
- Business acumen and a track record of delivering annual sales
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams effectively
Preferred
- NEPA and ESHIA experience
- Established reputation and network in the Gulf Coast energy market
- Experience with low-carbon and renewable energy projects
- Line management or mentorship experience
- Desire to grow into Partner or Technical Director roles
Lead permitting and impact assessment for capital energy projects (traditional and renewable)
Lead multi-media permitting for capital projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulationsincluding oversight from agencies like the USACE, USFWS, FERC, and BOEM.
Serve as Project Manager on complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives
Build and maintain trusted client relationships
Collaborate with ERM's leadership and account teams to drive commercial growth
Contribute to go-to-market strategies and business development efforts
Deliver high-quality technical work and ensure regulatory compliance
Support team development and contribute to ERM's inclusive, high-performance culture
Ready to make a lasting impact in the energy sector? Join ERM and help shape the future of sustainable development.
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.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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!
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