Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Consulting Director, Regulatory Analyst (Utilities/Power/Renewables)

ERM

Consulting Director, Regulatory Analyst (Utilities/Power/Renewables)

Are you ready to lead transformative environmental projects that power communities and drive sustainable innovation? ERM is seeking a visionary Consulting Director, Regulatory Analyst (Utilities/Power/Renewables) to join our high-growth Capital Project Delivery team. This is more than a jobit's a leadership opportunity to influence the future of renewable energy and infrastructure development across California.

As part of ERM's continued expansion, you'll work alongside industry-leading experts, drive strategic client engagements, and deliver impactful solutions for some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the region.

Why This Role Matters

ERM's Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service is our fastest-growing global offering, expanding over 20% annually. With more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, our CPD team is known for tackling the toughest environmental challenges in power, technology, telecom, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

This role is pivotal in advancing ERM's reputation and capabilities in California's electric/gas transmission and renewable energy markets. You'll be at the forefront of environmental permitting, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagementhelping clients achieve project success while protecting natural and cultural resources.

What Your Impact Is

  • Lead environmental permitting and CEQA/NEPA efforts for major capital projects, including renewable energy, transmission, and data centers.
  • Shape regulatory strategies and negotiate with key agencies such as the California Coastal Commission, USFWS, and CPUC.
  • Drive business growth through strategic client relationships, leveraging existing contracts with California public utilities.
  • Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Contribute to ERM's global leadership community, with potential eligibility for our Partner Path after your first year.

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of consulting experience in California's electric/gas transmission and generation markets.
  • Proven success in leading CEQA/NEPA permitting and environmental impact assessments.
  • Established relationships with California utility companies with the ability to leverage existing contract agreements to unlock new project opportunities.
  • Experience with CPUC General Order 131-E and CEQA best practices.
  • Business acumen and strategic selling capabilities.
  • Leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and team development.

Preferred

  • Master's degree in biology, environmental science, or related field.
  • 15+ years of consulting experience.
  • Recognized technical expertise and positive reputation with key regulators.

Ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact? Join ERM and help shape a more sustainable future through power and renewables.

ERM
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Consulting Director, Regulatory Analyst (Utilities/Power/Renewables) in Sunnyvale, CA vacancy
  •  ...of Position This Director role leads the enterprise...  ...Business Unit (MP-BU) Regulatory Affairs (RA) teams...  ...integrity, speaks truth to power, puts patients first,...  ...changes, registration renewals, and approved product...  ...Understands and utilizes financial information... 
    Suggested
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Intuitive

    Sunnyvale, CA
    1 day ago
  • $79.8k - $148.2k

     .../Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager (energy/utilities) This role can be based in any of these...  ...Lead and execute competitive sourcing for power and natural gas in deregulated markets....  ...Energy, Sustainability, Energy Markets, Renewables and knowledge of adjacent commodities.... 
    Suggested
    Relocation package

    Roche

    Santa Clara, CA
    3 days ago
  • $140k - $160k

     ...customers what they want, where they want it, while cities and utilities are actively seeking us to build in their region. Verrus will build...  ...grid services that facilitate the effective procurement of power and carbon free energy, and balance traditional and variable uptime... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Verrus, LLC

    Mountain View, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...cold calling, allowing agents to engage with clients who are eager for retirement solutions. Key responsibilities include virtual consultations, educating clients on their retirement outlook, and building trust-based relationships. The position offers uncapped commissions... 
    Suggested
    Remote job

    SkyKey Financial

    Sunnyvale, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...businesses including Client, Symantec, and McAfee as well as large utilities companies in India serving 25+ million people with recurring...  ...lines of business and assisting in setting priorities for regulatory issues that must be addressed by the business. Objectives of... 
    Suggested

    Omega Solutions, Inc.

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • $112.5k - $171k

     ..., Rancho Cordova, Oakland, San Jose Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Work experience placement
    For subcontractor
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Langan

    San Jose, CA
    6 days ago
  • $257k - $347.5k

    Director, Business Operations & Strategy - Services Intuit is a global platform company that is on a mission to power prosperity around the world for consumers and businesses. Across our leading...  ...in corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related field within the tech... 

    ATX Venture Partners

    Mountain View, CA
    3 days ago
  • ## Interconnection and Regulatory Strategy Manager, NAApplylocations: Remote - UStime type:...  ...Vantage Data Centers**Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the...  ...commercial energy agreements, including utility service agreements, power purchase agreements... 
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Vantage Data Centers

    Santa Clara, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Strategic Load (Principal Power Resources Specialist)...  ...to the Deputy Director of the Account Management...  ...Benchmark investor-owned utilities (IOUs), other...  ...about SJCE offerings (renewables, 24/7 clean energy, carbon...  ...mitigate risks related to regulatory compliance, procurement... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Government Jobs

    San Jose, CA
    4 days ago
  • $95.64k - $147.56k

    A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Biologist/Regulatory Specialist in Santa Clara, CA. The successful candidate will conduct environmental monitoring, manage compliance with regulatory permits, and work on projects related to transportation, water, and... 
    Full time

    HDR

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • $230k - $320k

     ...validation. You think more like an engineering director than a traditional compliance director...  ..., Drata, Vanta, or similar) as a power user * Experience managing 3PAO and external...  ...built strategic relationships with key regulatory bodies and industry peers. * Your team... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    ID.me

    Mountain View, CA
    4 days ago
  • NewRocket is seeking a Director for Adoption Consulting, focusing on Organizational Change Management and Value Measurement. This senior leadership position involves redefining adoption and training methodologies using AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have... 

    NewRocket Inc

    Santa Clara, CA
    3 days ago
  • A leading consulting firm in Mountain View, California is seeking an experienced professional with over 8 years in scientific and laboratory informatics. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and be willing to travel up to 50%. Key responsibilities... 

    Accenture

    Mountain View, CA
    3 days ago
  • $270.4k - $291.2k

     ...A global leader in life sciences is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to provide strategic operational support, improve processes, and ensure compliance. The role requires 7-10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, strong project management skills, and expertise... 
    Contract work
    Remote work

    Bayside Solutions

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist leads regulatory operations activities with a focus on global tender support, regulatory documentation...  ...regulatory letters, including Letters of Authorization (LoA), Powers of Attorney (PoA), controlled substance letters, and evidence... 

    GForce Life Sciences

    Santa Clara, CA
    1 day ago
  • $185k - $205k

    Position Summary The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Clinical Strategy will be responsible for developing and implementing global regulatory strategies encompassing clinical, non-clinical and CMC disciplines. The role ensures timely preparation of organized and... 
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Ascendis Pharma

    Palo Alto, CA
    5 days ago
  • $304k - $423k

    Director, Regulatory Affairs, Global Investigations and Enforcement Competition corporate_fare Google place Mountain View, CA, USA bar_chart Director+ Required Qualifications 15 years of experience in litigation, regulatory investigations, and enforcement. Admitted... 

    Google Inc.

    Mountain View, CA
    2 days ago
  • Google Inc. is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs in Mountain View, CA, to lead a team focusing on regulatory scrutiny, enforcement actions, and mitigation of risk. The role encompasses establishing essential policies and processes for managing complex legal matters... 

    Google Inc.

    Mountain View, CA
    2 days ago
  • $184k - $287.5k

     ...positioned as the ‘AI Computing Company’, and our GPUs are the brains powering DeepLearning software frameworks, accelerated analytics, big...  ...with broader business objectives, driving value beyond regulatory requirements. Leadership Excellence: Proven track record to inspire... 

    NVIDIA Gruppe

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • $225k - $275k

     ...Who You Are You are an experienced regulatory affairs professional with expertise in early...  ...equivalent) preferred. For Associate Director, we expect 7+ years of pharmaceutical/...  ...bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science... 
    Flexible hours

    GondolaBio Service Co, Inc.

    Palo Alto, CA
    20 days ago
  • $95k - $115k

     ...; and we're compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As Assurance Supervisor, you will execute audits, review work, consult and communicate with leaders and client personnel to complete assurance engagements. Working with BPM means using your experiences... 
    Summer work
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    BPM

    San Jose, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Director Regulatory Affairs - Cardiac It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and... 
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Intuitive

    Sunnyvale, CA
    5 days ago
  • $104.4k - $185.46k

     ...technology company is seeking a Key Account Manager to support renewable energy initiatives. This role focuses on managing relationships...  ...years of relevant experience and a solid technical background in power electronics or industrial electrification, along with a BS in... 

    Littelfuse

    Milpitas, CA
    4 days ago
  • $115.86k - $133.01k

     ...create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people....  ...University, Federal and other sponsors and other regulatory policies, requirements, and conditions....  ...that arise during course of project by consulting with investigators, supervisor, senior... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Contract work
    Casual work
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Inside Higher Ed

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $130 - $140 per hour

    Director of Regulatory Affairs, Business Excellence 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Bayside Solutions...  ...execution. Provide input on ongoing projects, resource utilization, and operational alignment across the department, while helping... 
    Contract work
    Remote work

    Bayside Solutions

    Santa Clara, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Management Consulting Strategy & Operations Manager The client is seeking a Management Consulting Strategy & Operations Manager with previous experience at a major consulting firm providing strategic operational support. Corporate strategy experience is also considered... 
    Work experience placement

    US Tech Solutions

    Mountain View, CA
    6 days ago
  • $143k - $210k

     ...Senior Supply Chain Compliance Analyst (SOX) Livingston, NJ / Sunnyvale, CA / Bellevue, WA CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™....  ...NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba) in a process, controls, or power-user capacity. Demonstrated ability to document processes and... 
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    CoreWeave

    Sunnyvale, CA
    4 days ago
  • A leading financial consulting firm in Sunnyvale is seeking a Director of FP&A. This role requires a strategic thinker with over 10 years of experience in corporate finance and proven leadership capabilities. You will be responsible for owning the long-range financial... 

    Vaco Recruiter Services

    Sunnyvale, CA
    2 days ago
  • A leading consulting firm in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Manager to drive pre-sales solutioning for AI opportunities. This role requires extensive experience in cloud and AI technologies, exceptional communication skills, and leadership capabilities. The successful... 

    Accenture

    Mountain View, CA
    3 days ago
  • $88.56k - $132.6k

     ...Trade Compliance Analyst Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects...  ...Your Team, Your Impact Marvell believes that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That... 
    Permanent employment
    Internship
    Work from home

    Marvell

    Santa Clara, CA
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Consulting Director, Regulatory Analyst (Utilities/Power/Renewables). Be the first to apply!