Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
Principal Consultant, Mining and Energy (Principal Level)
Environmental Resources Management (ERM), Elko, Nevada, us, 89802
Principal Consultant, Mining and Energy (Principal Level)ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, overseeing Impact Assessment, Planning and Permitting for mining and energy facilities throughout North America. This role will lead environmental impact assessment and permitting for mining and energy facilities and other major capital development projects. The ideal candidate will have experience permitting complex development projects in the mining and energy sector along with technical expertise leading environmental, local, state-level, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for large-scale capital projects.
It is preferred and desired that the candidate has experience developing permits and permitting strategies for mining and energy projects, to support federal, state, and local permitting processes. As part of ERM’s planning team, you will be leading consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices across the industry.
This position will focus primarily on environmental impact assessment and federal, state, and local permitting to facilitate the development, construction, and operation of mining and energy projects and support the low carbon economy transition in the U.S. Our portfolio of projects is often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse with clients developing facilities domestically and internationally.
The position will require a candidate to work both independently and with teams of subject matter experts, so the successful candidate must have the ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader and be part of ERM’s continuing growth in the renewable energy sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with mining and energy sector development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting, including but not limited to compliance associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and regulations of federal agencies such as Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Services (USFS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Manage and lead the preparation of permitting documents for mining and energy facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning, with a focus on local permitting. Overseeing project delivery activities such as report writing, data collection, data and literature review, and developing recommendations for clients.
Manage preparation of discipline-specific reports, permitting documents, NEPA documents, and state-level environmental reviews consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Serve in roles ranging from project manager, task manager, technical expert, and QA/QC of deliverables.
Contribute technical, subject matter or project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, environmental critical issues assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads as well as help to expand our growing renewable projects and team.
Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (ERM services broadly include baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting).
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through your existing client relationships, building and deepening ERM’s existing relationships, and delivering high quality, and reliable service.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography or related natural resources science field of study.
6+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in mining and energy across the U.S.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, in particular with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects.
Experience assisting clients in obtaining multi-media permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities.
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 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.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop 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 with the ability to travel to project locations as needed (10%).
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography or related natural resources science field of study.
10+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in mining and energy across the U.S.
For the
Principal Consultant, Mining and Energy
position, we anticipate the annual base pay of
$115,000 – $127,315 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
this link
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.
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.
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!
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It is preferred and desired that the candidate has experience developing permits and permitting strategies for mining and energy projects, to support federal, state, and local permitting processes. As part of ERM’s planning team, you will be leading consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices across the industry.
This position will focus primarily on environmental impact assessment and federal, state, and local permitting to facilitate the development, construction, and operation of mining and energy projects and support the low carbon economy transition in the U.S. Our portfolio of projects is often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse with clients developing facilities domestically and internationally.
The position will require a candidate to work both independently and with teams of subject matter experts, so the successful candidate must have the ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader and be part of ERM’s continuing growth in the renewable energy sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with mining and energy sector development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting, including but not limited to compliance associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and regulations of federal agencies such as Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Services (USFS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Manage and lead the preparation of permitting documents for mining and energy facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning, with a focus on local permitting. Overseeing project delivery activities such as report writing, data collection, data and literature review, and developing recommendations for clients.
Manage preparation of discipline-specific reports, permitting documents, NEPA documents, and state-level environmental reviews consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Serve in roles ranging from project manager, task manager, technical expert, and QA/QC of deliverables.
Contribute technical, subject matter or project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, environmental critical issues assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads as well as help to expand our growing renewable projects and team.
Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (ERM services broadly include baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting).
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through your existing client relationships, building and deepening ERM’s existing relationships, and delivering high quality, and reliable service.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography or related natural resources science field of study.
6+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in mining and energy across the U.S.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, in particular with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects.
Experience assisting clients in obtaining multi-media permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities.
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 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.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop 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 with the ability to travel to project locations as needed (10%).
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography or related natural resources science field of study.
10+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in mining and energy across the U.S.
For the
Principal Consultant, Mining and Energy
position, we anticipate the annual base pay of
$115,000 – $127,315 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
this link
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.
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.
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!
#J-18808-Ljbffr