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Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting (Project Management)
ERM is seeking a project manager, Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting, to support our 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. Experience with transmission line routing/siting and permitting. The ideal candidate will be located in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. or Midwestern 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 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/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.
For the Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Sitingposition, we anticipate the annual base pay of $104,236 - $137,540(USD). An employee's pay position within this range will 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. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.This jobmay be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).
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.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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.
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