Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

ERM•Richmond, VA

45d•$104,236 - $137,540

About The Position

ERM is seeking a project manager, Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting, to support our growing power sector business in the the Mid-Atlantic U.S. Region, particularly Virginia. 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 in Virginia is highly desired. 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 U.S. Region, 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.

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.

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.