Partner, Transmission & Distribution

Lead the Expansion of ERM’s Electric Transmission Advisory Practice Across the West

ERM is seeking a senior leader with deep transmission expertise and strong utility‑sector relationships to grow and elevate our electric transmission advisory business across the West and nationally. This is a Partner‑level opportunity to shape strategy, influence the market, and lead consequential infrastructure projects in the country.

Why This Role Matters

Transmission constraints are one of the biggest barriers to the U.S. energy transition. Clients across the Western States and the broader U.S. need advisors who can navigate siting, routing, permitting, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder complexity at scale. With more than $250M in power‑related projects annually, ERM is expanding its leadership bench to meet accelerating market demand.

What You’ll Drive

• Lead major electric transmission projects from concept through construction.
• Guide regulatory strategy and related approvals.
• Expand ERM’s market influence with utilities, developers, and transmission owners.
• Mentor and grow high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Advance ERM’s thought leadership in transmission siting, compliance, and grid modernization.
• Build and deepen strategic client relationships that drive long‑term growth.

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years in transmission siting/routing, environmental permitting, impact assessment, or regulatory strategy.
• Strong relationships with utilities, developers, or transmission owners.
• Experience in the power market across several states, especially on the West Coast.
• Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects.
• Commercial and business development acumen.
• Preferred background in grid modernization, long‑range transmission planning, or strategic advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow a portfolio of transmission clients aligned with ERM’s business strategy.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑impact consulting services.
• Generate multi‑million‑dollar revenue through siting, NEPA/EA/EIS, routing, permitting, and compliance work.
• Contribute to ERM’s North America leadership team and strategic agenda.
• Champion ERM’s technical excellence and thought leadership in the power sector.

Benefits

• Equity ownership with significant financial upside.
• A seat at the table to influence ERM’s strategic direction.
• A platform to amplify your voice as a thought leader in the power sector.
• Access to a global network of experts and resources to scale your impact.
• Competitive base pay: $172,000 – $236,000 (USD), variable based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.
• Potential for bonus pay, subject to ERM’s policies and discretion.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits for eligible employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.