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As a Consulting Director, Environmental FERC, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the development of Natural Gas Act-regulated projects, including natural gas transmission and LNG facilities. This role can be based anywhere in the United States and offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, business development, regulatory expertise, and strategic client engagement while supporting the continued growth of ERM’s energy practice across natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, renewables, and carbon sequestration projects.\nWhy This Role Matters\nEnergy infrastructure projects are evolving rapidly amid changing environmental regulations, policy developments, and stakeholder expectations. Organizations depend on experienced leaders who can navigate these complexities while advancing critical projects safely, efficiently, and responsibly.\nAs a Consulting Director, Environmental FERC, you will help clients move major capital projects from concept to execution by leading environmental permitting strategies, managing interdisciplinary teams, engaging with regulatory agencies, and delivering solutions that support both business objectives and environmental stewardship.\nThis role is ideal for a seasoned consulting professional who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges, and is passionate about helping shape the future of the energy sector.\nWhat Your Impact Is\nDrive the successful permitting and development of major natural gas transmission, LNG, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon sequestration projects across the United States.\nServe as a strategic advisor to clients on environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory 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including baseline studies, facility siting and routing studies, land use planning, mitigation planning, and environmental compliance services during construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations.\nManage multiple projects concurrently, including major natural gas transmission and LNG capital development projects throughout the United States, as well as hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon sequestration facility projects.\nDevelop technical proposals, identify new project opportunities, generate qualified leads, and support business development efforts with existing and prospective clients.\nMaintain and strengthen client relationships to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.\nLead strategic meetings with regulatory agencies to address environmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements, including state siting review applications and approval processes.\nEngage with key regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), 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.\nProvide technical, subject matter, and project management expertise related to environmental critical issues assessments, environmental impact analyses, permitting strategies, and quality assurance reviews.\nMonitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging regulatory developments to proactively advise clients and support ERM’s strategic growth objectives.\nParticipate in industry working groups related to policy changes, regulatory initiatives, and emerging opportunities within the energy sector.\nDemonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and creativity in developing research approaches, resolving complex issues, and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.\nDeliver high-quality project outcomes in fast-paced, complex, and geographically diverse project environments 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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.\nPlease submit your resume and brief cover letter.\nERM 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.\nERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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