Principal Technical Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renew

OverviewPrincipal Technical Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables at ERM. The role focuses on environmental permitting and regulatory support for capital projects in the power, technology, telecommunications, mining, chemical, transport, and infrastructure sectors, with a emphasis on California utility projects.ResponsibilitiesServe as Project Biologist/Regulatory Specialist for environmental impact assessment under CEQA- and NEPA-related activities and natural resource permitting in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (i.e., data centers, power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects).Contribute to preparing technical studies and impact assessment documents, including Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Biological Constraints Reports, serving in roles ranging from program manager to lead technical expert to QA/QC.Lead programs to develop permit strategies, specify best management practices; prepare permit applications and negotiate conditions with applicable state and federal agencies.Direct permitting and compliance associated with telecom, energy infrastructure and other linear development projects with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Fish and Wildlife Service, and Regional Water Quality Control Board permits and consultations.Serve as a dynamic contributor to a select group of existing account teams, diversifying ERM’s services with these clients and shaping the strategy for client engagement on these accounts. Collaborate with Account Directors/Managers on client account development, sales, and delivery of the full spectrum of ERM’s consulting services to deliver strategic value to our clients in the electric/gas transmission and generation siting/development markets. Provide business value, selling strategically within client organizations, raising the profile of ERM’s capabilities within key client organizations, to identify and shape clients’ needs for ERM services.Participate in the growth and development of a high-performance team, overseeing project work of staff consultants, and serving as a mentor to staff consultants. Identify emerging talent and work with them to reach their full potential; ensure rising stars are nurtured, developed and given new areas of responsibility.Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to build ERM’s global business, as well as to lead client and practice teams. Drive innovation within the Impact Assessment and Planning service offering to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market.Meet business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, overall project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.QualificationsBS/MS in biology, environmental science or related field.6+ years of consulting experience, including substantial experience with the electric/gas transmission and generation markets in California.Business acumen to understand business risks and challenges, and to recognize opportunities to provide enterprise-wide solutions for clients.Demonstrable track record in delivering multi-million dollar environmental programs or successfully winning large and strategic projects.Established relationships with California utility companies, in particular PG&E, SCE and Sempra, to leverage existing contract agreements for new project opportunities.Drive and ability to cultivate new client relationships with existing, Bay Area-based Technology, Media, and Telecommunications clients, in collaboration with existing Account Directors and account teams.Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the California electric/gas transmission and generation market, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of CEQA impact assessment best practices.Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to CEQA impact assessment approvals.Strong people leadership skills and passion to manage, develop, and grow a team of direct and indirect reports.Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.Compensation and BenefitsBase pay range: $106,480.00/yr - $148,700.00/yr. The annual base pay position within this range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. We may have instances where compensation is outside the stated range based on the factors noted above. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, medical/dental/vision/life/disability and AD&D insurance, and retirement plans where applicable.You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.Equal Opportunity and About ERMERM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes and is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to deliver innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and create opportunities for the future. We value diversity and inclusion as essential to our success.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #J-18808-Ljbffr