Senior environmental scientist

Austin, TX

 
 

Marketing & Business Development coordinator

Austin, TX

Description: ERP is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Scientist to join our team.

Senior Environmental Scientists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis and natural resource surveys of energy development projects throughout the U.S. We are looking for a colleague who would like to lead, mentor, and manage teams of scientists and impress clients with a job well done.

Responsibilities: The Senior Environmental Scientist will lead permitting, planning, siting, regulatory consultation, natural resource surveys, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of energy and development projects. Responsibilities may include any of the following:

  • Project Leadership & Oversight

    • Serve as Technical Lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects

    • Oversee project scope, budget, and timelines with minimal supervision

    • Ensure regulatory compliance and technical quality across project deliverables

    • Provide clients with strategic insight and recommendations

  • Mentorship & Supervision

    • Provide mentorship and training to junior staff, including field methods, reporting standards and career development

    • Review and approve technical reports and field data collected by others

    • Delegate tasks appropriately and manage workloads of small teams

  • Technical Expertise

    • Be recognized as a subject matter expert in a specialty area (e.g., NEPA, ESA compliance, wetlands delineations, acoustic bat surveys)

    • Provide QA/QC reviews and technical guidance for complex studies or assessments

  • Natural Resource Surveys

    • Planning and oversight of safety measures and safe working practices

    • Lead complex wetland/stream delineations and other fieldwork in diverse and challenging landscapes

    • Lead protected species habitat assessments and protected species surveys

    • Characterize vegetation communities and evaluate the presence of habitat for species of concern

    • Produce Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for large acreage projects

  • Environmental and Permitting Analysis

    • Conduct efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of energy projects, identifying red flags and critical issues

    • Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for energy and development projects

    • Preparation of applications to regulatory agencies

    • Writing, reviewing, and editing technical reports

    • Preparation of applications to regulatory agencies

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field; Master’s degree in related field a plus

  • 7-10+ years of environmental consulting experience, experience with energy and development permitting a plus

  • Detailed knowledge of the Clean Water Act, wetland/stream delineation methods, and Section 404 permitting

  • Solid understanding of the Endangered Species Act and its application for energy development

  • Experience conducting environmental fatal flaws/constraints analyses required

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks

  • Demonstrated planning and implementation skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators

  • Willingness and ability to conduct overnight travel (on average 40%) for field investigations under potentially challenging environmental conditions

  • Ability to anticipate problems and collectively work toward solutions

Benefits include: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), discretionary quarterly bonus, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance (short- and long-term disability).

 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to join our team.

We are a dynamic energy consulting firm supporting clients across the renewable and traditional energy sectors. Our work spans three primary areas:

  • Environmental and Permitting Services for energy development projects

  • Diligence and Advisory Services to support project evaluation and execution

  • Landowner and Community Outreach to foster local support and collaboration

Our team is growing, and we are seeking a Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to support our Managers and Vice-Presidents in producing high-quality marketing and business development materials that communicate the value of our work and deepen client relationships.

Position Summary: The Marketing & Business Development Coordinator will play a critical role in developing and maintaining marketing and proposal content across the company. You will collaborate with technical teams to highlight project successes; share thought leadership and prepare targeted materials for client engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and update marketing collateral including:

    • Project summaries and case studies

    • One-pagers and service offering highlights

    • LinkedIn posts and website content updates

    • Proposal materials for scopes of work across service lines

    • Company brochures, conference materials, and presentation decks

  • Work closely with management team to understand current projects and tailor outreach materials accordingly

  • Assist with proposal development and coordination for clients

  • Maintain a library of marketing content and templates

  • Support consistency of external communications and maintain brand image with technical accuracy

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in marketing, business development, communications, or similar roles - ideally within a technical, environmental, or energy-related industry.

  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an eye for detail and design

  • Comfort engaging with technical staff and translating technical content into accessible language

  • Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities across teams.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with marketing software and tools (e.g., Canva, Hootsuite, Mailchimp preferred)

  • Experience with proposal development and knowledge of the energy or environmental consulting sectors a plus

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX

Benefits include: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), discretionary quarterly bonus, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance (short- and long-term disability).

Entry-Level Environmental Scientist (Natural resources)

Austin, TX

 

Business development associate

Austin, TX

Remote

 
 

Mid-level wetland Scientist

Austin, TX

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full time Environmental Scientist to join our team.

Energy Renewal Partners is a leading environmental and permitting consultancy supporting renewable energy development across the U.S. We are passionate about protecting natural resources and supporting our clients through every stage of project development.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to join our collaborative and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or those with minimal professional experience to grow their skills in renewable energy permitting and environmental consulting.

Responsibilities may include the following:

  • Assisting with environmental reviews and permitting documentation for solar, wind, and battery storage projects

  • Supporting fieldwork activities such as wetland/stream delineations, habitat assessments, and vegetation surveys

  • Helping prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) under supervision

  • Contributing to technical writing and data analysis for reports and permitting documents

  • Conducting background research on site conditions and applicable regulations

  • Supporting coordination with regulatory agencies under the direction of senior staff

  • Assisting with preparation of permit applications and environmental deliverables

  • Participating in site visits and field surveys, with travel up to 40% under varying field conditions

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources or a related field.

  • Up to 2 years of relevant experience (internships or fieldwork experience may substitute)

  • Familiarity with key environmental regulations such as the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act

  • Interest in wetland/stream delineations, species habitat assessments and environmental site assessments

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Good written and verbal communications skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

  • Willingness to travel for fieldwork (up to 40%)

  • Basic experience with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office Suite a plus

Benefits include: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, discretionary quarterly bonus, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and a flexible work-from-home policy.

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time Business Development Associate to join our team.

The Business Development Associate at ERP will collaborate with diverse staff and clients to support the acquisition, due diligence, divestment, and development of renewable energy projects throughout the US.

Responsibilities

  • Assessing renewable energy projects of all stages for critical issues and fatal flaws

  • Researching and identifying applicable federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements for proposed wind, solar, and BESS projects

  • Reviewing third-party studies, reports, land entitlements, agreements, and documents for thoroughness and accuracy

  • Writing and editing technical reports

  • Preparing proposals, budgets, and schedules

The ideal candidate will

  • Possess excellent writing and communication skills

  • Have outstanding attention to detail

  • Have a curious mindset and desire to learn

  • Be an energetic self-starter, with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems

  • Manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, biology, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, or a related field; master’s degree in related field is a plus

  • 2+ years of compliance and permitting experience, renewable energy development and permitting experience is a plus

  • Experience using GIS or other mapping/geospatial software platforms and tools

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, annual bonus program, and hybrid work from home policy.

 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking an experienced wetland scientist to join our team in Austin, TX. This role is a full-time, salaried position performed from ERP’s Austin, TX office.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will focus on:

  • Leading and conducting wetland and stream delineations for renewable energy projects

  • Preparing delineation reports

  • Educating clients on minimizing impacts to aquatic resources and permitting

Additional Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting habitat assessments for protected species

  • Wildlife surveys

  • Environmental and permitting reviews for renewable energy projects

  • Oversight of safety measures

Overnight travel to project sites is required to conduct fieldwork (typically 50-60% travel)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or a related field

  • Minimum of 3 years of wetland delineation experience

  • Solid understanding of the Clean Water Act, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland and stream delineation requirements, and section 404 permitting is required

  • PWC certification is a plus, but not required.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Critical thinking skills

  • Independent time management skills are required

Benefits: Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Accidental Death, Long Term Disability, 401k (with 4% match), 12 paid company holidays, 12 days of PTO, goal-based bonus program (up to 10% of annual salary) with bonuses issued quarterly.

Career Outlook: Those who succeed at ERP value responsible renewable energy development, client-consultant relationships, and a positive attitude. ERP provides career growth support by funding professional certifications and workshop/conference attendance. Career growth is further supported by providing our scientists with opportunities to transition into project and client management roles.

 

GIS Technician

Austin, TX

 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time GIS Technician to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the production of maps, figures, and spatial data visualizations to support various projects. This role involves data entry, map creation, and basic spatial analysis using GIS software. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, proficiency in mapping software, and a desire to learn and grow in the GIS field.

Responsibilities:

  • Create maps, figures, and data visualizations using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)

  • Input and update spatial data in GIS databases accurately and efficiently

  • Assist in the preparation of maps for reports, presentations, and project documentation

  • Maintain organized records of mapping projects and data sources

  • Assist in troubleshooting mapping issues and correcting data descrepancies

  • Collaborate with project teams to meet mapping and data visualization requirements

  • Review all map deliverables to ensure high quality and consistency

  • Grow skillset to provide other technical/desktop services

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree or certificate in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field (bachelor’s degree preferred but not required)

  • 2 years of work experience in a GIS-related role with experience in creating figures and Field Map applications

  • Basic proficiency in GIS software and ESRI platform, specifically ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines

  • Excellent attention to detail and quality of work

Benefits: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, discretionary quarterly bonus, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and a flexible work-from-home policy

 

Permitting specialist

Austin, TX

Midwest

North Carolina

 
 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners is seeking a full-time Permitting Specialist to join our team. Permitting Specialists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We’re looking for a colleague who would like to learn from the team, teach their team members, and impress clients with a job well done.

Responsibilities:  The Permitting Specialist will support permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects.

  • Identifying local, state, and federal regulatory requirements for potential project areas.

  • Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities.

  • Conducting efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects.

  • Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects.

  • Writing and editing of technical reports.

  • Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices.

  • Preparation of milestone schedules and budgets and coordination with Project Managers to ensure permitting schedule and budget are met.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, geology, hydrogeology, or related field; Mater’s degree in related field a plus.

  • 2-6 years of compliance and permitting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks.

  • Demonstrated project planning and implementation skills.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to anticipate and resolve problems.

  • Effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators.