Overview In this role you shape permitting and environmental impact strategies for major traditional and renewable energy projects in the Gulf Coast. You lead cross-functional teams, engage clients, and drive regulatory success to accelerate capital developments. You'll guide siting, permitting, and assessments while building trusted relationships and growing ERM's footprint. This is a high-impact position that blends technical leadership with business development in a fast-paced, transformative energy market.
Responsibilities- Lead permitting and environmental impact assessments for capital energy projects (traditional and renewable)
- Oversee multi-media permitting to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (USACE, USFWS, FERC, BOEM)
- Act as Project Manager on complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives
- Build and maintain trusted client relationships
- Collaborate with ERM 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
Key requirements- Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- 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 skills-technical 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
- Preferred: Established reputation and network in the Gulf Coast energy market
- Preferred: Experience with low-carbon and renewable energy projects
- Preferred: Line management or mentorship experience
- Preferred: Desire to grow into Partner or Technical Director roles
- strong communication
- leadership and mentoring
- client relationship management
- permits and regulatory approvals (USACE, FERC, BOEM, USFWS)
- NEPA and ESHIA (preferred)
- project management for complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives
