ERM
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 permitting for large‑scale capital projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and perform complex local permitting and compliance efforts associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects.
Lead 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, data collection, and recommendation development.
Prepare and review discipline‑specific reports (e.g., biological, cultural, noise, decommissioning, landscape, stakeholder engagement), engineering plan sets up through 30% design, permitting documents, and state‑level environmental reviews in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements; serve in roles ranging from project manager to QA/QC of deliverables.
Provide technical, subject‑matter, or project‑management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, environmental critical issue assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients to expand renewable projects and the team.
Manage day‑to‑day project management, quality, budget, schedule, and scope expectations.
Interface with clients through calls, meetings, and critical insights to optimize project implementation.
Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting across baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting.
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through existing client relationships, 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 equivalent experience (8+ years).
6+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience (preferred: 8+ years), including strong power‑sector project experience.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, especially for renewable energy projects including preparation of local permit applications and documents.
Experience assisting clients in obtaining multiple 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, GIS, and map interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise, accurate technical documents and present findings to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organization/analytical abilities; experience in 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 – collaborative, versatile, effective in a fast‑paced environment, and service‑oriented.
Valid driver’s license required for frequent travel to client locations (25% travel).
Compensation & Benefits Annual base pay ranges from $115,500 – $148,700 (USD). Additional compensation may include bonus and other incentives, subject to company discretion.
Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits for eligible employees (except for casual employees and those under 20 hours a week).
Apply 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 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, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees, or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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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 permitting for large‑scale capital projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and perform complex local permitting and compliance efforts associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects.
Lead 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, data collection, and recommendation development.
Prepare and review discipline‑specific reports (e.g., biological, cultural, noise, decommissioning, landscape, stakeholder engagement), engineering plan sets up through 30% design, permitting documents, and state‑level environmental reviews in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements; serve in roles ranging from project manager to QA/QC of deliverables.
Provide technical, subject‑matter, or project‑management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, environmental critical issue assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients to expand renewable projects and the team.
Manage day‑to‑day project management, quality, budget, schedule, and scope expectations.
Interface with clients through calls, meetings, and critical insights to optimize project implementation.
Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting across baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting.
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through existing client relationships, 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 equivalent experience (8+ years).
6+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience (preferred: 8+ years), including strong power‑sector project experience.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, especially for renewable energy projects including preparation of local permit applications and documents.
Experience assisting clients in obtaining multiple 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, GIS, and map interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise, accurate technical documents and present findings to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organization/analytical abilities; experience in 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 – collaborative, versatile, effective in a fast‑paced environment, and service‑oriented.
Valid driver’s license required for frequent travel to client locations (25% travel).
Compensation & Benefits Annual base pay ranges from $115,500 – $148,700 (USD). Additional compensation may include bonus and other incentives, subject to company discretion.
Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits for eligible employees (except for casual employees and those under 20 hours a week).
Apply 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 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, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees, or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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