Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist

Job Summary

ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist with demonstrated experience working on permitting capital projects in New England and New York. The role focuses on leading large‑scale capital expansion projects in the energy and power sector.

Preferred candidates have knowledge of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, New England General Permits, and local land‑development regulations across the Northeast.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to business development of ERM’s full‑range Impact Assessment and Permitting services, identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing effective technical proposals, and taking an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients to generate repeat business.
• Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for permitting‑related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (e.g., power, 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 meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Lead, manage performance, hire, retain, inspire, and mentor personnel for overall growth and success of the technical team.
• Work with ERM’s existing Capital Project service line to deepen relationships with key clients and establish new client relationships that result in growth.
• Support the general growth and development of ERM’s impact assessment technical community by collaborating with other ERM global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects and participating on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices worldwide.

Requirements

Compensation and Benefits

Annual base pay range : $147,670 – $173,400 (USD). The role may also be eligible for bonus pay. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP / DPSP, and other applicable benefits.

Application

Apply through https : / / www.erm.com / careers / apply / or the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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