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ERM · 2 months ago

Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $152K/yr

6+ years exp

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager to assist with client development and industry awareness. This role focuses on energy projects, specifically managing permitting and compliance for Natural Gas Act-regulated projects and engaging with regulatory agencies.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

On a project-basis, act as client point of contact, lead an inter-disciplinary team that will support and assist with environmental impact assessment and regulatory permitting (e.g., baseline studies, facility siting and routing studies, land use planning, mitigation), 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

Qualification

FERC experienceEnvironmental impact assessmentNatural gas project managementPermitting experienceMS Office SuiteInterpersonal communicationAttention to detailIndependent workTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related natural resources science field of study. Or equivalent experience

Prior consulting experience is 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 the National Environmental Policy Act, 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 software

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, which includes being comfortable and effective at communicating complex technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders

Preferred

10 years of environmental impact assessment and natural resources permitting experience on FERC-regulated projects

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability and AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Company

ERM

Glassdoor3.6

ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

Founded in 1971

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.erm.com/

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