Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

ERMs seeks a project manager for the Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting position to support the growing power sector business in the Mid‑Atlantic and Great Lakes U.S. Regions. The successful candidate will have proven success as a project manager on new‑build electric transmission projects, managing staff in a project setting, assessing existing environmental conditions and predicting impacts, comparing alternatives, and preparing reports. Strong technical writing and communication skills are required, as is experience with transmission line routing, siting, and permitting. The ideal candidate will be located in the Mid‑Atlantic or Midwest regions, although other locations will be considered.

As a project manager, you will contribute your consulting and management skills to support ERM’s business and client base in the Mid‑Atlantic and Great Lakes U.S. Regions, 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 / 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

For the Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $104,236 - $137,540 (USD). Pay will be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business needs. The position may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed‑term / flex force employees are not bonus eligible.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours per week are not benefit eligible.

Apply for this role through https : / / www.erm.com / careers / apply / or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Who We Are : As the largest global pure‑play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet today’s needs while preserving future opportunities.

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, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.

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