Partner - Diversified Energy, Environmental Permitting & Planning

ERM•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the growth of ERM’s Diversified Energy business across the Gulf Coast, and beyond. We are seeking an experienced Partner-level Seller‑Doer with deep expertise in Environmental Planning, Permitting, and Impact Assessment for major oil & gas, midstream, LNG, and power infrastructure projects. In this role, you will shape client strategies, drive multi‑million‑dollar commercial growth, and guide complex capital projects from early siting through permitting and construction. Although our major clients are based in the Gulf Coast, we are hiring across the Country and are open to remote or hybrid working arrangements. This is a visible leadership opportunity within our Sustainable Capital Project Delivery team, offering equity eligibility, autonomy to build and lead teams, and a platform to influence major energy transition investments across North America. If you have a strong BD track record and trusted relationships in Gulf Coast energy markets, we invite you to start a confidential conversation. 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. 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.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or energy/power sectors.
Proven track record of multi-million-dollar annual sales and program delivery.
Deep understanding of Diversified Energy and Power industry dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and emerging issues (e.g., carbon transition).
Background in environmental permitting, planning and regulations.
Established network of senior-level relationships within target sectors.
Strong business acumen and ability to identify enterprise-wide solutions.
BS/MS in environmental science, biology, engineering, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Recognized technical authority and marketplace reputation.
Experience driving innovation in decarbonization and low-carbon economy projects.
Demonstrated success in building and mentoring high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and expand strategic client relationships with major energy and power organizations.
Lead sales and delivery of ERM’s full suite of consulting services, with a focus on capital project development.
Collaborate with regional leadership to implement go-to-market strategies for decarbonization and alternative energy projects.
Drive commercial growth through innovative solutions that anticipate client needs.
Ensure excellence in project execution, client satisfaction, and risk management.

Benefits

Equity ownership and significant financial rewards.
Influence ERM’s strategic direction and shape the future of sustainability consulting.
Opportunities to provide thought leadership on critical ESG challenges.
A global platform to leverage your expertise and client relationships for meaningful impact.

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