Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy

**Why This Role Matters**The renewable energy sector is evolving rapidly—and ERM is at the forefront. As a **Principal Consultant**, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling the development of solar, transmission, and technology infrastructure projects that power the future. Your leadership will ensure projects meet environmental standards while advancing the clean energy transition.**What Your Impact Is*** Lead environmental impact assessments and permitting strategies for large-scale renewable energy projects.* Navigate complex regulatory frameworks at federal, state, and local levels, including NEPA compliance.* Influence project design and permitting strategies to optimize outcomes for developers and communities.* Drive ERM’s growth in the renewable energy market through technical excellence and client partnerships.* Collaborate with global experts to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for fast-paced projects.**What You’ll Bring****Required:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography or related natural resources science, or related field (or 8+ years equivalent experience).* 8+ years of project management experience in licensing and permitting for power or renewable energy projects.* Expertise in federal, state, and local permitting processes, including NEPA compliance.* Strong technical writing and communication skills with experience engaging clients and regulators.* Ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor teams, and work independently in a dynamic environment.* 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.**Preferred:*** Experience developing permitting strategies for renewable projects, including local land use permitting (e.g., Conditional/Special Use Permits, buffer widths, vegetative screening).* Familiarity with GIS tools and interpretation of environmental data (wetlands, aerial imagery).* Established client relationships and a proven track record of business development in the energy sector.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead complex permitting and compliance efforts for renewable energy and technology projects at local, state, and federal levels.* Prepare and review permitting documents, NEPA analyses, and state-level environmental reviews.* Manage project delivery, including report writing, data analysis, and client recommendations.* Provide technical and strategic guidance on permitting, due diligence, and impact assessments.* Develop proposals and contribute to business growth in the renewable energy market.* Collaborate with ERM’s global teams to share best practices and deliver integrated solutions.***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. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.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 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. Thank you for your interest in ERM!#LI-KW1#LI-Hybrid**ERM** is looking for a seasoned environmental leader who thrives on complexity and influence. If you’re passionate about driving the low-carbon transition and want to make a tangible impact on major energy infrastructure projects, this is your opportunity to take the reins. Join a global consulting powerhouse where your expertise will define strategies, guide developers, and accelerate sustainable growth across the Midwest and beyond.At ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.### Find the Right Role for You #J-18808-Ljbffr