Principal Technical Consultant, Transactions

Overview

In this Principal Consultant role, you will lead and deliver environmental, EHS, and ESG due diligence for upstream and midstream oil and gas transactions. You'll work with global ERM experts to advise investors, banks, and operators, shaping buy-side, sell-side, and project financing decisions. You'll expand ERM's due diligence offering while driving meaningful value for clients navigating complex sustainability challenges. Expect leadership across teams, proposal development, and high-stakes advisory work with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead upstream and midstream oil and gas environmental, EHS, and ESG due diligence projects for buy-side, sell-side, and financing transactions
• Mentor and lead consulting teams, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables
• Advise on environmental liabilities, risks, and opportunities (soil/groundwater, ARO, plugging/abandonment, reclamation)
• Develop new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and client relationships
• Collaborate across regions and practice groups to ensure seamless project delivery
• Present environmental liability and ARO exposure ranges to inform valuation and indemnity structuring

Key requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field
• 6-8 years (12+ years preferred) in environmental consulting; 10+ years in oil and gas due diligence for upstream/midstream
• Project management experience and ability to lead diverse teams
• Strong technical expertise in evaluating regulatory, operational, and ESG/EHS risks
• Solid knowledge of ASTM Phase I/II and relevant oil and gas regulations (TRRC, TCEQ, TRRP, LDNR)
• Experience estimating ARO and environmental liabilities with financial modeling (ASC 410)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and report writing
• Driver's license and willingness to travel

• strong communication and presentation skills
• client relationship management
• collaboration across global teams
• ASTM Phase I/II
• soil and groundwater assessment/remediation
• ARO estimation and financial modeling