ERM
ERM
is seeking a
Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power
overseeing Impact Assessment, Planning and Permitting for renewable energy facilities throughout the Midwest and Heartland, based in Overland Park, Kansas. The role will lead environmental impact assessment and permitting for various power facilities and other major capital development projects including solar developments, technology infrastructure and energy transmission projects. The ideal candidate has experience permitting complex development projects in the power and/or technology sector, along with technical expertise leading environmental, local, state-level, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for large-scale capital projects.
It is preferred that the candidate has experience developing permits and permitting strategies for renewable projects, supporting local land use permitting processes, including securing Conditional or Special Use Permits, identifying requirements in local municipalities and counties (e.g., buffer widths, vegetative screening, water quality monitoring, 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 lead 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 focuses 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 who can work independently and with teams of subject matter experts, managing varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting, including compliance under NEPA and regulations of federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state‑level agencies.
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, data collection, literature review, and development of client recommendations.
Prepare discipline‑specific reports, permitting documents, NEPA 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 issue 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 ERM’s growing renewable projects and team.
Manage and work within quality, budget, schedule expectations and scope‑specific assignments.
Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting).
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through client relationships, depth of engagement, and delivery of high quality, reliable service.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography or a related natural resources science field; or 8+ years’ equivalent experience.
8+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in power.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, especially preparing applications and documents for 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, GIS, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography).
Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents, including presentations of findings to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational/analytical skills; experience recording and 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: valid driver’s license or ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel across a large geographic area.
WHO WE ARE As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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.
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 characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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is seeking a
Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power
overseeing Impact Assessment, Planning and Permitting for renewable energy facilities throughout the Midwest and Heartland, based in Overland Park, Kansas. The role will lead environmental impact assessment and permitting for various power facilities and other major capital development projects including solar developments, technology infrastructure and energy transmission projects. The ideal candidate has experience permitting complex development projects in the power and/or technology sector, along with technical expertise leading environmental, local, state-level, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for large-scale capital projects.
It is preferred that the candidate has experience developing permits and permitting strategies for renewable projects, supporting local land use permitting processes, including securing Conditional or Special Use Permits, identifying requirements in local municipalities and counties (e.g., buffer widths, vegetative screening, water quality monitoring, 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 lead 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 focuses 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 who can work independently and with teams of subject matter experts, managing varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting, including compliance under NEPA and regulations of federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state‑level agencies.
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, data collection, literature review, and development of client recommendations.
Prepare discipline‑specific reports, permitting documents, NEPA 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 issue 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 ERM’s growing renewable projects and team.
Manage and work within quality, budget, schedule expectations and scope‑specific assignments.
Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting).
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through client relationships, depth of engagement, and delivery of high quality, reliable service.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography or a related natural resources science field; or 8+ years’ equivalent experience.
8+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in power.
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, especially preparing applications and documents for 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, GIS, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography).
Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents, including presentations of findings to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational/analytical skills; experience recording and 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: valid driver’s license or ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel across a large geographic area.
WHO WE ARE As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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.
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 characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
#J-18808-Ljbffr