Partner, Electric Transmission and Distribution

ERM•Austin, TX

4d•$175,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a senior leader with deep transmission expertise and strong utility-sector relationships to expand and elevate its electric transmission advisory business in Texas and nationally. This Partner-level role will shape strategy, influence the market, and lead consequential infrastructure projects. The position addresses growing client needs in siting, routing, permitting, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder management as transmission constraints affect the energy transition. ERM delivers more than $250 million in power-related projects annually. The Partner will lead electric transmission projects from concept through construction, guide regulatory strategy and approvals, grow relationships with utilities, developers, transmission owners, and grid operators, and expand ERM’s market influence. The role also includes building and mentoring multidisciplinary teams, advancing thought leadership in transmission siting, compliance, and grid modernization, and contributing to ERM’s North America leadership team and strategic agenda. The successful candidate will grow a portfolio of transmission clients and generate multi-million-dollar revenue through siting, NEPA/EA/EIS, routing, permitting, and compliance work. The position offers equity ownership, an opportunity to influence ERM’s strategic direction, a platform for power-sector thought leadership, and access to a global network of experts and resources. The anticipated annual base pay is $175,000–$220,000 USD. The role may be eligible for bonus pay; bonuses and other additional compensation are not guaranteed. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

15+ years in transmission siting/routing, environmental permitting, impact assessment, or regulatory strategy.
Strong relationships with utilities, developers, or transmission owners.
Experience in the Texas market.
Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects.
Commercial and business development acumen.

Nice To Haves

ERCOT/PUCT expertise.
Experience with ERCOT market design, interconnection strategy, or PUCT testimony.
Background in grid modernization, long-range transmission planning, or strategic advisory.

Responsibilities

Lead major electric transmission projects from concept through construction.
Guide regulatory strategy, including CPCNs and related approvals.
Expand ERM’s market influence with utilities, developers, and transmission owners.
Mentor and grow high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across Texas and the U.S.
Advance ERM’s thought leadership in transmission siting, compliance, and grid modernization.
Build and deepen strategic client relationships that drive long-term growth.
Grow a portfolio of transmission clients aligned with ERM’s business strategy.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact consulting services.
Generate multi-million-dollar revenue through siting, NEPA/EA/EIS, routing, permitting, and compliance work.
Contribute to ERM’s North America leadership team and strategic agenda.
Champion ERM’s technical excellence and thought leadership in the power sector.

Benefits

Equity ownership with significant financial upside.
Paid time off.
Parental leave.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
AD&D insurance.
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP.
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
The role may be eligible for bonus pay; additional compensation is not guaranteed.