Principal Consultant, Environmental Assessment and Permitting, Power and Renewables (Principal [...] at Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Principal Consultant, Environmental Assessment and Permitting, Power and Renewables (Principal Level)

ERM is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant, Environmental Assessment and Permitting, Power and Renewables to manage environmental permitting and CEQA/NEPA for large-scale capital development projects for power and technology sector clients. As a senior manager, you will contribute your leadership, client relationships, and technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in California while networking with ERM's Capital Project Delivery technical team to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to advance their career level with a global environmental leader.

ERM’S CAPITAL PROJECT DELIVERY SERVICE:

ERM’s Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team focuses on supporting development of projects in the power, technology, telecommunications, mining, chemical, transport, and infrastructure sectors. Our goal is always the same: assisting our clients in achieving project success, from planning through construction and operation, while meeting expectations for assessment and management of impacts on environmental, social, health, and cultural resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and provide environmental technical expertise on projects and related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital development projects (i.e., diversified energy, power generation, electrical transmission, and renewable energy projects).
• Lead preparation of EIRs/EAs/EISs and associated management plans in compliance with CEQA and NEPA. Contribute to preparing impact assessment deliverables, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to quality review.
• Manage state and federal permitting and compliance associated with capital and maintenance projects.
• Oversee multiple projects within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Prepare technical proposals, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. Maintain client relationships to support repeat business.
• Collaborate with other ERM IAP practitioners to execute impact assessment projects.
• Mentor junior- and mid-level consulting staff.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS/MS in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of impact assessment and permitting experience, including consulting for private-sector clients.
• High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the power sector.
• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
• Project Management experience including scope, schedule and budgeting.
• Solid experience building sustaining relationships with major clients.
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.

For the Principal Consultant, Environmental Assessment and Permitting (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $102,000 – $152,400 USD. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

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.

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!