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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 stormwater 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 will require a candidate to work independently and to lead teams of subject‑matter experts, so the successful candidate must have the ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and perform complex local permitting and compliance efforts associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects.
Manage and lead the preparation of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning, with a focus on local permitting. Oversee project delivery activities, such as report writing and review, data collection, data and literature review, and developing recommendations for clients.
Manage preparation of discipline‑specific reports (e.g., biological, cultural, noise, decommissioning plans, landscape plans, and stakeholder engagement plans), engineering plan sets (up through 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.
Contribute 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 to 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 relationships, and delivering high quality, 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, in particular 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 the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area (25%).
For the Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $115,500 – $148,700 (USD). This role may be eligible for bonus pay. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
To apply, visit
https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/
or use the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
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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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 stormwater 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 will require a candidate to work independently and to lead teams of subject‑matter experts, so the successful candidate must have the ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and perform complex local permitting and compliance efforts associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects.
Manage and lead the preparation of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning, with a focus on local permitting. Oversee project delivery activities, such as report writing and review, data collection, data and literature review, and developing recommendations for clients.
Manage preparation of discipline‑specific reports (e.g., biological, cultural, noise, decommissioning plans, landscape plans, and stakeholder engagement plans), engineering plan sets (up through 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.
Contribute 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 to 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 relationships, and delivering high quality, 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, in particular 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 the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area (25%).
For the Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $115,500 – $148,700 (USD). This role may be eligible for bonus pay. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
To apply, visit
https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/
or use the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
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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