ERM
Principal Consultant, Transmission Routing and Siting
ERM, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Principal Consultant, Transmission Routing and Siting
ERM is seeking a project manager (Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting) to support our growing power sector business in the Mid‑Atlantic U.S. Region, particularly Virginia. The successful candidate will have proven success as a project manager on new‑build electric transmission projects, managing staff in a project setting, assessing environmental conditions, comparing alternatives, and preparing reports. Strong technical writing and communication skills are required. Experience with transmission line routing/siting and permitting in Virginia is highly desired. The ideal candidate will be located in the Mid‑Atlantic U.S. or Mid‑western U.S. Regions, but other locations will be considered.
As a project manager, you will contribute your consulting and management skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the Mid‑Atlantic U.S. Region, while networking with ERM’s global impact assessment team and other technical experts. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid‑to senior‑level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee the preparation of reports for new‑build electric transmission projects with complex technical and regulatory issues.
Oversee multiple projects consistent with each client’s scope, budget, and 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 at such hearings 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
A Bachelors or Masters 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 percent of the time.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable. Base pay range: $90,000 – $104,175 per year. The annual base pay may be based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
EEO STATEMENT 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.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
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As a project manager, you will contribute your consulting and management skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the Mid‑Atlantic U.S. Region, while networking with ERM’s global impact assessment team and other technical experts. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid‑to senior‑level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee the preparation of reports for new‑build electric transmission projects with complex technical and regulatory issues.
Oversee multiple projects consistent with each client’s scope, budget, and 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 at such hearings 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
A Bachelors or Masters 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 percent of the time.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable. Base pay range: $90,000 – $104,175 per year. The annual base pay may be based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
EEO STATEMENT 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.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
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