Job Abstract

ERM is hiring an Environmental & Regulatory Advisor to provide direct environmental, regulatory, and socioeconomic (ER&S) support and guidance to ERM’s client in Houston, TX. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), limited-term role for the duration of 12 months, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation of Project Environmental Standards on existing and potential upcoming LCS Projects.

• Engagement with project team regarding project activities with potential environmental, social, and health impacts.

• Management of work scopes with environmental and socioeconomic contractors.

• Supporting analysis and identification of potential issues that could be mitigated by early detection and development of improvement opportunities.

• Support with government funding opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography, or related natural resources science field of study.

• At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in environmental/regulatory complex capital development projects, such as natural gas pipeline systems, liquefied natural gas facilities, or other petrochemical facilities.

• Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents including presentation of findings to clients, stakeholders, and/or regulatory agencies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.

• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting for development projects.

• Experience overseeing and coordinating desktop and online studies or research on natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography).

• Demonstrated ability to establish a good rapport with project team members, excellent people skills, responsive, collaborative, versatile, effective in a fast-paced environment, and service-oriented.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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!