Partner, Electric Transmission and Distribution

ERM•Houston, TX

1d•$175,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the Charge in Powering the Energy Future in Texas Are you a senior leader in electric transmission with strong industry relationships and a track record of shaping major projects? ERM is seeking a Partner to lead and grow our electric transmission advisory business across Texas and the U.S., driving strategy, client impact, and large‑scale infrastructure delivery. This role offers the opportunity to: Influence firm-wide strategy Build and scale a high-performing transmission practice Lead some of the most significant transmission projects in the country Participate in equity ownership within a global consulting firm Why This Role Matters Transmission is now the single biggest bottleneck to the U.S. energy transition. Utilities, developers, and grid operators need trusted advisors who can navigate siting, permitting, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement at scale. ERM is at the forefront of this transformation, delivering over $250M in power-related projects annually. We’re seeking a Partner who can lead from the front—guiding clients, mentoring teams, and delivering results that matter. What Your Impact Is Lead high-profile electric transmission projects from concept to construction. Shape regulatory strategies and secure critical permits like CPCNs. Expand ERM’s influence in the power sector. Mentor and grow high-performing technical teams. Drive thought leadership in transmission siting and compliance. Build and deepen client relationships that fuel long-term growth. What You’ll Bring Required 15+ years leading environmental permitting, routing/siting, impact assessment, or regulatory strategy for electric transmission projects. Established relationships with utilities, developers, or transmission owners. Experience in the Texas market (ERCOT/PUCT experience strongly preferred). Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects and guiding multidisciplinary teams. Commercial acumen with exposure to business development or account growth. Preferred Direct ERCOT market design experience or PUCT testimony (not required for consideration). Experience shaping transmission strategy, interconnection, or grid modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities Cultivate and expand a network of energy sector clients aligned with ERM’s growth strategy. Deliver strategic environmental consulting services. Generate multi-million dollar sales from selling services in environmental assessments, routing, permitting, and compliance. Contribute to ERM’s leadership team and help shape firm-wide strategy. Drive business development and secure new opportunities through trusted relationships. Why ERM? As a Partner, you’ll gain: Equity ownership with significant financial upside. A seat at the table to influence ERM’s strategic direction. A platform to amplify your voice as a thought leader in the power sector. Access to a global network of experts and resources to scale your impact. For the Partner, Electric Transmission & Distribution position, the anticipated annual base pay is $175,000 – $220,000 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note : Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. 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-RG1 #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

15+ years leading environmental permitting, routing/siting, impact assessment, or regulatory strategy for electric transmission projects.
Established relationships with utilities, developers, or transmission owners.
Experience in the Texas market (ERCOT/PUCT experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
Commercial acumen with exposure to business development or account growth.

Nice To Haves

Direct ERCOT market design experience or PUCT testimony (not required for consideration).
Experience shaping transmission strategy, interconnection, or grid modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead high-profile electric transmission projects from concept to construction.
Shape regulatory strategies and secure critical permits like CPCNs.
Expand ERM’s influence in the power sector.
Mentor and grow high-performing technical teams.
Drive thought leadership in transmission siting and compliance.
Build and deepen client relationships that fuel long-term growth.
Cultivate and expand a network of energy sector clients aligned with ERM’s growth strategy.
Deliver strategic environmental consulting services.
Generate multi-million dollar sales from selling services in environmental assessments, routing, permitting, and compliance.
Contribute to ERM’s leadership team and help shape firm-wide strategy.
Drive business development and secure new opportunities through trusted relationships.