ERM
Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power
ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power overseeing Impact Assessment, Planning and Permitting for renewable energy facilities throughout the Midwest. This role will manage environmental studies and permitting for various power facilities and other major capital development projects, including solar development, battery energy storage system development, technology infrastructure and energy transmission projects. The ideal candidate will have multiple years of project management experience in the power and/or technology sector along with technical expertise leading environmental, local, state, and federal level permitting for large-scale capital projects.
It is preferred and desired that the candidate has experience developing permits and permitting strategies for renewable projects, particularly to support local land use permitting processes, including securing Conditional or Special Use Permits, identifying requirements or local municipalities and counties (e.g., buffer widths, vegetative screening, noise analyses, project design, water quality monitoring, and local storm water review criteria), analyzing the potential for variances, and working with developers to optimize layouts based on local permitting requirements.
As part of ERM’s planning team, you will be leading consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices across the industry.
This position will focus primarily on environmental impact assessment and federal, state, and local permitting to facilitate the development, construction, and operation of commercial‑scale energy facilities and support the low‑carbon economy transition in the U.S. Our portfolio of projects is often fast‑paced, multi‑faceted, and geographically diverse. The position requires a candidate to work independently and to lead teams of subject matter experts, so the successful candidate must manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader and be part of ERM’s continuing growth in the power sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and perform complex local permitting and compliance efforts associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects.
Lead the preparation of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning, focusing on local permitting. Oversee project delivery activities, such as report writing and review, data collection, literature review, and developing recommendations for clients.
Prepare discipline‑specific reports (e.g., biological, cultural, noise, decommissioning plans, landscape plans, and stakeholder engagement plans), engineering plan sets (up to 30% designs), permitting documents, and state‑level environmental reviews consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Serve in roles ranging from project manager, task manager, technical expert, and QA/QC of deliverables.
Provide technical, subject matter or project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, environmental critical issues assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads, as well as help expand our growing renewable projects and team.
Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope‑specific assignments. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of projects.
Interface with clients by leading calls, attending meetings, and providing critical insights to optimize project implementation.
Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (ERM services broadly include baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting).
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through existing client relationships, building and deepening ERM’s existing relationships, and delivering high quality, and reliable service.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, environmental science, wetland science, planning, geography, or related natural resources science field of study; or 8+ years’ equivalent experience.
6+ years (preferred: 8+ years) of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in power.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, especially with the preparation of local permit applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects.
Experience assisting clients in obtaining multi‑media permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities.
Experience overseeing and coordinating desktop and online studies or research on natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography).
Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents, including presentation of findings to clients, stakeholders, and/or regulatory agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members – excellent people skills, responsive, collaborative, versatile, effective in a fast‑paced environment, and service‑oriented.
Driver’s License Required: This position requires a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area (25%).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For the Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $115,500 – $148,700 (USD). Salary is based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, geographic location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determined. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that is attributable to a particular employee remains the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Equal Employment Opportunity ERM is proud to be 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 status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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It is preferred and desired that the candidate has experience developing permits and permitting strategies for renewable projects, particularly to support local land use permitting processes, including securing Conditional or Special Use Permits, identifying requirements or local municipalities and counties (e.g., buffer widths, vegetative screening, noise analyses, project design, water quality monitoring, and local storm water review criteria), analyzing the potential for variances, and working with developers to optimize layouts based on local permitting requirements.
As part of ERM’s planning team, you will be leading consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices across the industry.
This position will focus primarily on environmental impact assessment and federal, state, and local permitting to facilitate the development, construction, and operation of commercial‑scale energy facilities and support the low‑carbon economy transition in the U.S. Our portfolio of projects is often fast‑paced, multi‑faceted, and geographically diverse. The position requires a candidate to work independently and to lead teams of subject matter experts, so the successful candidate must manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader and be part of ERM’s continuing growth in the power sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and perform complex local permitting and compliance efforts associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects.
Lead the preparation of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning, focusing on local permitting. Oversee project delivery activities, such as report writing and review, data collection, literature review, and developing recommendations for clients.
Prepare discipline‑specific reports (e.g., biological, cultural, noise, decommissioning plans, landscape plans, and stakeholder engagement plans), engineering plan sets (up to 30% designs), permitting documents, and state‑level environmental reviews consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Serve in roles ranging from project manager, task manager, technical expert, and QA/QC of deliverables.
Provide technical, subject matter or project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, environmental critical issues assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads, as well as help expand our growing renewable projects and team.
Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope‑specific assignments. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of projects.
Interface with clients by leading calls, attending meetings, and providing critical insights to optimize project implementation.
Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (ERM services broadly include baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting).
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through existing client relationships, building and deepening ERM’s existing relationships, and delivering high quality, and reliable service.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, environmental science, wetland science, planning, geography, or related natural resources science field of study; or 8+ years’ equivalent experience.
6+ years (preferred: 8+ years) of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in power.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, especially with the preparation of local permit applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects.
Experience assisting clients in obtaining multi‑media permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities.
Experience overseeing and coordinating desktop and online studies or research on natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography).
Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents, including presentation of findings to clients, stakeholders, and/or regulatory agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members – excellent people skills, responsive, collaborative, versatile, effective in a fast‑paced environment, and service‑oriented.
Driver’s License Required: This position requires a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area (25%).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For the Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $115,500 – $148,700 (USD). Salary is based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, geographic location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determined. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that is attributable to a particular employee remains the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Equal Employment Opportunity ERM is proud to be 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 status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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