ERM is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant/Project Manager, Environmental Impact Assessment in the Northern California, to provide project management and senior technical assistance on multi-media permitting, CEQA, NEPA, and large-scale capital development projects for power and technology sector clients. As a senior manager, you will contribute your leadership, client relationships and technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in California while networking with ERM's global Impact Assessment & Planning technical team to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to advance their career level with a global environmental leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and provide technical expertise on NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital development projects (i.e., oil and gas, power generation, electrical transmission, and renewable energy projects).Lead preparation of EIRs/EAs/EISs and associated management plans in compliance with CEQA and NEPA. Contribute to preparing impact assessment deliverables, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to quality review.  Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, data collection and survey field work, data and literature review, and development of recommendations for clients.Manage multi-media permitting and compliance associated with capital and maintenance projects with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and state agencies.Provide technical support for Contaminated Site Management service area regarding natural resources damages, sediments and watershed management, and ecological and human health risk assessment.Oversee multiple projects within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.Prepare technical proposals, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.  Maintain client relationships to support repeat business.Collaborate with other ERM IAP practitioners to execute impact assessment projects (services within our IAP service area include environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment and water resources management).Mentor junior- and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the IAP technical area.Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS/MS in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field; PE, CEP, AICP or similar registration desired but not required.12+ of impact assessment and multi-media permitting experience, including consulting for private-sector clients.High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the power sector.Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.Project Management experience including scope, schedule and budgeting.Solid experience building sustaining relationships with major clients.Excellent writing, communication, presentation, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the local marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to impact assessment approvals.

For the Principal Consultant, Project Manager and Planner position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $117,633 – $132,850 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. 

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!