Senior Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting

ERM•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to lead? Join ERM and help shape the future of sustainable energy. Bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. Why This Role Matters Are you ready to support complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure? At ERM, we’re driving innovation in the power sector, and we need talented staff who thrive on solving challenges. This is your opportunity to work on critical transmission projects and make a lasting impact with a global environmental leader. What Your Impact Is As a Senior Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting , you will play a central role in ERM’s transmission routing and siting practice across the Midwest, Mid‑Atlantic, and Appalachian regions. You’ll help advance new‑build transmission projects from early concept through completion, guiding clients through complex environmental and regulatory requirements. In this position, you’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams and engage directly with agencies, communities, and stakeholders to support transparent, informed decision‑making. We welcome applicants from the Midwest, Mid‑Atlantic, and Appalachian regions and offer flexible work arrangements—including in‑office, hybrid, and fully remote options—based on location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geography, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
4+ years of consulting or industry experience with power sector projects.
Experience supporting routing and siting for electric transmission projects.
Exceptional writing, organizational, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to work with teams and interact with stakeholders effectively.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with impact assessment issues (wetlands, protected species, cultural resources).
Familiarity with transmission line siting and construction best practices.

Responsibilities

Support routing and siting studies and participate in development and analyses of transmission projects.
Work on multiple projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
Represent ERM at agency meetings and public open houses.
Foster collaboration across ERM’s global impact assessment team.