Principal Consultant, Project Manager, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

Join ERM as a Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting in the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes U.S. Regions. The role supports our growing power sector business as a project manager on new-build electric transmission projects, managing staff, assessing environmental conditions, predicting impacts, comparing alternatives, and preparing reports. Strong technical writing and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee the preparation of reports for new-build electric transmission projects with complex technical/regulatory issues.
• Oversee multiple projects consistent with each client’s scope, budget, and schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on deliverables.
• Delegate assignments to subject-matter experts and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare written expert witness testimony for evidentiary hearings and provide oral testimony when required.
• Participate in agency meetings and public open houses, both in-person and online.
• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related disciplines; or equivalency of 2 years’ experience per year of education.
• 6+ years consulting or industry experience working with power clients on complex projects.
• Previous experience managing and supporting the routing and siting of electric transmission projects, particularly in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region.
• Excellent writing, communication, strategic/critical thinking, and people skills.
• High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of transmission line siting and construction best practices, with a solid grasp of key impact assessment issues (e.g., wetlands, protected species, visual resources, cultural resources).
• Well-Developed team-building and influencing skills, high integrity, and the experience to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
• A positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.
• Travel up to 15 percent of the time.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual base pay range: $104,236 – $137,540 (USD). Pay within this range is based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, geographic location, performance, shift, travel, and other factors. The role may be eligible for bonus pay. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits for eligible employees. Casual and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours per week are not benefits eligible.

Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other compensation remain at the company’s sole discretion.

How to Apply

Apply via or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ERM is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.