Principal Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, ...

OverviewPrincipal Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables — ERMResponsibilitiesServe as Project Biologist/Regulatory Specialist for environmental impact assessment under CEQA- and NEPA-related activities and natural resource permitting in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (i.e., data centers, power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects).Contribute to preparing technical studies and impact assessment documents, including Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Biological Constraints Reports, serving in roles ranging from program manager to lead technical expert to QA/QC.Lead programs to develop permit strategies, specify best management practices; prepare permit applications and negotiate conditions with applicable state and federal agencies.Direct permitting and compliance associated with telecom, energy infrastructure and other linear development projects with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Fish and Wildlife Service, and Regional Water Quality Control Board permits and consultations.Collaborate with Account Directors/Managers on client account development, sales and delivery of ERM’s consulting services to support electric/gas transmission and generation siting/development markets; provide business value and raise ERM’s profile within key client organizations.Participate in the growth and development of a high-performance team, mentoring staff consultants and identifying emerging talent.Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to build ERM’s global business and lead client and practice teams; drive innovation within the Impact Assessment and Planning service offering.Meet business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, budgets and schedules, client satisfaction, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.RequirementsBS/MS in biology, environmental science or related field.6+ years of consulting experience, including substantial experience with the electric/gas transmission and generation markets in California.Business acumen to understand business risks and opportunities for enterprise-wide solutions.Track record in delivering multi-million dollar environmental programs or winning large projects.Established relationships with California utility companies, particularly PG&E, SCE and Sempra, for new project opportunities.Ability to cultivate new client relationships with Bay Area technology, media, and telecommunications clients in collaboration with account teams.Strong understanding of CEQA/NEPA impact assessment and related best practices in California electric/gas markets.Recognized technical expertise and reputation with regulators relevant to CEQA impact assessment approvals.Strong people leadership skills and ability to manage and grow a team.Positive, collaborative attitude and alignment with ERM’s global pensation and benefits — The position may include variable pay and an annual discretionary performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, health/dental/vision/Life/ disability insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other eligible benefits.How to apply — You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25