Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment And Permitting (Principal Level)

ERM is seeking an experienced and motivated Impact Assessment and Permittingprofessional to join our Capital Project Development consulting team to play a key role in growing our business in Chicagoland. The ideal candidate will have experience with new and maintenance Midstream Energy projects, new commercial scale renewable energy projects, and electrical transmission projects.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for supporting a range of EHS projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices. This is an excellent career opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader in a partner track position, and make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for expanding ERM's environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting teams and client base in the Midwestern US market by identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing effective technical proposals, and taking an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients.
• Advise clients regarding their environmental compliance requirements and other strategic needs.
• Manage diverse ERM teams executing compliance and Permitting project for clients performing maintenance and new capital projects in the energy industry.
• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM's profile and market share through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development.
• Manage and provide technical assistance on FERC licensing and on NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM clients' development projects (e.g., onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and other renewable energy projects).
• Be client focused to deliver high quality work for their needs, and build and deepen client relationships to diversify and grow ERM's portfolio of work.
• Lead the development and delivery of winning technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and help expand our growing capital project delivery projects and teams.
• Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute Impact Assessment and capital project permitting (ERM services broadly include baseline studies, environmental Impact Assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting).
• Mentor junior level consulting staff to develop their skill sets.
• Support the general growth and development of ERM's global sustainability business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related natural resources science or natural history field of study.
• 6 years minimum experience required and 10+ years preferred.
• Understanding of varying federal, state, and local laws and permit requirements for the construction of energy projects.
• Working knowledge of pipeline, electric transmission line or other facility construction practices, in addition to health and safety requirements, wetland, threatened and endangered species, cultural and other environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, speak persuasively and develop rapport internally and externally.
• Deadline oriented and adaptable to diverse environments (i.e. construction work areas, inclement weather, etc.) with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment.
• Having established relationships with energy and/or power companies in the Midwestern US region will be an advantage.

For the Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment and Permitting position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $114,400 - $130,847 USD. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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.
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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!