Partner, Environmental Planning and Permitting, Oil and Gas

ERM is seeking a Partner in Environmental Planning and Permitting for Oil and Gas in New Orleans, LA. This leadership role involves driving growth in capital project development, advising on sustainable project delivery, and integrating environmental considerations into energy infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the energy sector, strong business acumen, and a network of senior relationships. The position offers equity ownership and opportunities for significant impact in sustainability.
Lead the Next Era of Sustainable Energy Development

Are you ready to shape the future of energy infrastructure and influence projects that define the global transition to low-carbon solutions? At ERM, the world's leading sustainability consultancy, we partner with major energy and power companies to plan, permit, and deliver complex capital projects. We are seeking a Capital Project Development Partner to join our leadership team and drive growth across the Gulf Coast.

Why This Role Matters

Energy companies face unprecedented challenges-balancing operational efficiency with environmental and social responsibility. ERM helps clients navigate these complexities by embedding sustainability into every stage of the asset lifecycle, from site selection and permitting to construction, operation, and decommissioning. As a Partner, you will lead this transformation, ensuring projects succeed while meeting ESG objectives and regulatory requirements.

What Your Impact Is
• Drive strategic growth of ERM's Capital Project Development services across North America.
• Advise senior executives on sustainable project delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Lead high-profile projects that integrate environmental and social considerations into core business strategies.
• Recruit and mentor top talent to build the next generation of sustainability leaders.
• Shape ERM's reputation as the trusted advisor for complex energy and infrastructure projects.

What You'll Bring

Required:
• BS/MS in environmental science, biology, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in consulting or energy/power sectors.
• Proven track record of multi-million-dollar annual sales and program delivery.
• Deep understanding of Diversified Energy and Power industry dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and emerging issues (e.g., carbon transition).
• Established network of senior-level relationships within target sectors.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify enterprise-wide solutions.

Preferred:
• Recognized technical authority and marketplace reputation.
• Experience driving innovation in decarbonization and low-carbon economy projects.
• Demonstrated success in building and mentoring high-performance teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and expand strategic client relationships with major energy and power organizations.
• Lead sales and delivery of ERM's full suite of consulting services, with a focus on capital project development.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to implement go-to-market strategies for decarbonization and alternative energy projects.
• Drive commercial growth through innovative solutions that anticipate client needs.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire the next generation of ERM leaders.
• Ensure excellence in project execution, client satisfaction, and risk management.

Why Join ERM as a Partner?
• Equity ownership and significant financial rewards.
• Influence ERM's strategic direction and shape the future of sustainability consulting.
• Opportunities to provide thought leadership on critical ESG challenges.
• A global platform to leverage your expertise and client relationships for meaningful impact.

Ready to lead the transformation of global energy projects? Join ERM and make sustainability your legacy.

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.

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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