Job Description

Lead the Future of Environmental Permitting in New Jersey

Why This Role Matters

Are you ready to lead transformative environmental projects that shape the future of energy and infrastructure in New Jersey? At ERM, we’re not just consultants, we’re trusted advisors driving sustainable solutions for some of the most critical challenges facing our clients. This is your opportunity to leverage your expertise and relationships to make a lasting impact while growing a thriving business in a dynamic market.

What Your Impact Is

As a Consulting Director, Environmental Permitting Specialist, you’ll be the cornerstone of ERM’s growth in New Jersey You will:

• Drive strategic business development and expand our Impact Assessment & Planning (IAP) service area.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex permitting projects under NJDEP’s Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP).
• Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Influence the success of major capital projects for utilities and renewable energy initiatives across the state.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• BS/MS in environmental studies, natural resources, planning, geography, civil/environmental engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of consulting experience with NJDEP DLRP and multi-media permitting.
• Proven ability to develop and execute business growth strategies in New Jersey.
• Established relationships with electric and gas utilities and NJDEP DLRP staff.
• Strong technical expertise in environmental permitting and impact assessment.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and generating repeat business.

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as PWS, PE, CEP, AICP.
• Recognized marketplace reputation and positive standing with key regulators.
• Experience with renewable energy projects and large-scale capital expansions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Growth: Develop and implement strategic plans to expand ERM’s IAP services in New Jersey.
• Seller/Doer Role: Identify opportunities, craft winning proposals, and deliver exceptional consulting services.
• Technical Leadership: Oversee DLRP permitting efforts, ensuring compliance and quality across projects.
• Team Development: Hire, mentor, and inspire a talented technical team to achieve excellence.
• Client Engagement: Deepen relationships with existing clients and establish new partnerships for long-term success.
• Global Collaboration: Work with ERM’s worldwide network to share best practices and deliver integrated solutions.

For the Consulting Director, Environmental Permitting Specialist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $151,666–$190,961 (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.

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.

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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