Consultant, Environmental Scientist/Permitting Specialist (Mid-Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant, Environmental Scientist / Permitting Specialist to join our global consulting firm Capital Project Delivery team in the Mid-Atlantic Region in our Washington DC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Ewing, New Jersey office locations.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing and communication skills and demonstrated experience with environmental siting and impact assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and preparation of associated documentation, as well as experience preparing and obtaining multi-media federal, state, and local environmental permits.

This position will focus on providing NEPA analysis and environmental permitting support for renewable energy, electric transmission and distribution projects, offshore work, and oil and gas pipeline projects.

Additional experience supporting field-based protected species assessments, conducting wetland delineations, and managing data is also desired.

Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. In this role, you will work closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners on a variety of environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects to support our renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and technology sector clients.

This is primarily an office-based role, with the opportunity to also support ecological field work as needed, and presents an exciting opportunity to build impact assessment and environmental permitting expertise across the East Coast.

As a consultant at ERM, you will gain a wealth of experience across different sectors, clients, geographies and services.

ERM's collaborative culture and nationwide network of experts provides knowledge sharing of best practices and ongoing learning opportunities for our consultants, allowing you to build your own individualized career path in client service delivery, project management, or technical disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide technical assistance on a wide range of capital infrastructure and other projects, including preparation of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements under NEPA, habitat assessments, wetland delineations and reports, and other related environmental documents.
• Prepare permit applications and compliance documentation with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 / Section 10, and state-level wetland and waterbody permitting (Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia experience preferred).
• Coordination and consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and various state and local agencies regarding protected species.
• Conduct tasks related to environmental assessments that include but are not limited to land use planning / facility siting, pipeline and / or transmission line routing studies, renewable energy desktop and field-based environmental assessments and reporting, and development of permit matrices and risk assessments.
• Perform project delivery activities such as conducting field surveys, collecting and organizing field survey data, performing research / literature reviews, writing reports, and developing strategies and recommendations for clients.
• Work within quality / budget / schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments and develop a basic understanding of project management responsibilities.
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client value on projects.
• Work as an integral part of the Impact Assessment team and support the goals of the team.

REQUIREMENTS :

• BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or related discipline. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
• At least 3+ years (5 years preferred) of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• 3+ years of consulting experience with NEPA impact assessment and multi-media federal and state permitting. Ecological field experience is desired.
• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is a plus.
• Effective written / verbal communication and organization / analytical skills.
• Experience recording / writing detailed technical data and reports and building tables and spreadsheets (including tabulation and manipulation of data).
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting / problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, which includes being comfortable and effective at communicating technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to engage in multifaceted and dynamic situations and to collaborate with a team of experts to support work through the lifecycle of a project.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel (up to 25% if needed during field season), and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant : team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.
• Highly organized with keen eye for detail, but with the ability to maintain the big picture.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

For the Consultant, Environmental Scientist / Permitting Specialist (Mid-Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $65,113 $78,278 (USD).

An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP / DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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.