Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist job opportunity at ERM.

ERM Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist

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Boston, Massac..........United States Of America

Lead the Future of Environmental Permitting in the Energy Sector Are you ready to shape the next generation of capital projects across the Northeast? ERM is looking for a seasoned Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist to drive strategic permitting initiatives for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in New England and New York . This is your opportunity to lead at the intersection of environmental stewardship and business growth—while collaborating with a global network of technical experts. Why This Role Matters As a senior leader, you’ll be the trusted advisor guiding clients through complex permitting landscapes. Your expertise will ensure compliance, accelerate project timelines, and enable sustainable development in one of the most dynamic regions for energy innovation. This role is pivotal in expanding ERM’s Impact Assessment & Permitting (IAP) practice and shaping the future of renewable and traditional energy projects. What Your Impact Is Strategic Leadership: Drive permitting strategies for high-profile capital projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Business Growth: Act as a “seller/doer,” building client relationships and securing new opportunities for ERM’s IAP services. Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and grow a high-performing technical team while fostering collaboration across ERM’s global network. Industry Influence: Position ERM as a thought leader in environmental permitting and impact assessment across the Northeast. What You’ll Bring Required: BS/MS in environmental studies, natural resources, planning, geography, civil/environmental engineering, or related field. Or equivalent experience. 8–12+ years of consulting experience with state/local agencies and multi-media permitting. Proven ability to develop long-term client relationships and deliver new permitting consulting services. Deep knowledge of environmental permitting requirements and impact assessment issues in power and oil/gas sectors. Strong leadership, team-building, and influencing skills. Preferred: Professional certifications (PWS, PE, CEP, AICP or similar). Experience with Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, New England General Permits, and local land development regulations. Renewable energy permitting experience. Key Responsibilities: Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for permitting-related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (i.e., renewable energy projects, electric and gas utilities). Lead the strategic planning and preparation of permit packages, serving in roles ranging from subject matter expert to QA/QC. Manage a portfolio of complex capital development projects to achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality. Develop and expand client relationships to generate repeat business and new opportunities. Prepare and review technical proposals and permit packages with precision and strategic insight. Mentor and grow ERM’s technical team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Partner with ERM’s global practitioners to deliver best-in-class impact assessment solutions. Ready to lead with purpose and insight? Let’s shape the future—together. For the Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $147,670 – $173,400 (USD) . Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note : Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. Who We Are : As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 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. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.  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! #LI-RG1 #LI-Hybrid

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