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ERM

Principal Consultant, Transmission Routing and Siting

ERM, Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377

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Principal Consultant, Transmission Routing and Siting Location:

Mid-Atlantic U.S. Region (Virginia)

ERM seeks an experienced project manager to lead electric transmission routing and siting studies for new-build projects. The role involves managing staff, conducting analyses, preparing reports, and engaging with agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Direct routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee preparation of reports for new-build electric transmission projects with complex technical/regulatory issues.

Oversee multiple projects consistent with each client’s scope/budget/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% of the time.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits Annual base salary range:

$90,000 – $104,175 (USD)

Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

How to Apply Apply through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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.

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