Environmental Specialist

We are 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.