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Managing Technical Consultant, Permitting & Regulatory Specialist (Energy/Power/Renewable Projects) Are you ready to shape the next generation of renewable energy projects? At ERM, we’re not just consulting—we’re driving transformation. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Permitting & Regulatory Specialist (Energy/Power/Renewable Projects), you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding critical energy infrastructure projects across the western U.S., ensuring they meet environmental and regulatory standards while advancing sustainability goals.
Join our California team to support the domestic Impact Assessment service area. Why This Role Matters Energy is evolving—and so is the way we assess its impact. This role is your
opportunity:
to influence major power and renewable projects that define the future of clean energy. You’ll work at the intersection of technical expertise and strategic consulting, helping clients navigate complex permitting and compliance landscapes while contributing to a greener tomorrow.
What You:
r Impact Is Lead environmental permitting and compliance efforts for power generation, transmission, and renewable energy projects.
- Drive NEPA and state-level impact assessments that shape policy and practice.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions for energy clients.
- Ensure projects meet regulatory
requirements:
while balancing environmental stewardship and business objectives.
What You:
’ll Bring Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science/engineering, biology/ecology, planning, or related field. 4+ years of
experience:
in impact assessment and environmental permitting, ideally in a consulting environment. Strong knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, Endangered Species Act, and equivalent state/local regulations. Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of
job duties:
, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred: 6+ years of
experience:
in impact assessment and permitting. Expertise in NEPA and CEQA documentation, Bureau of Land Management and US Forest Service permitting, and state
requirements:
(AZ, NV, CA).:
Experience:
with California Coastal Zone permitting under the California Coastal Commission or Local Coastal Plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver technical analyses and impact assessment reports for energy projects.
- Support large-scale compliance programs, including data management and stakeholder communication.
- Organize and execute field surveys, data reviews, and regulatory documentation.
- Collaborate with ERM teams nationwide on environmental impact assessments, land planning, facility siting, and risk management.
- Maintain quality, budget, and schedule expectations while ensuring compliance with ERM standards.
Engage directly with clients and subject matter experts on environmental science and permitting strategies. For the Managing Technical Consultant, Power and Renewables position, the anticipated annual base pay is $93,050 – $124,245 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as
education:
,
experience:
,
skills:
, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer:
a comprehensive
benefits:
package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable
benefits:
to eligible employees. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional
compensation:
are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. 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! #LI-CVC #LI-Hybrid At ERM, sustainability is our business.
We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.
Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of
experience:
, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).
Our team members are passionate
about:
client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.
We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.
At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore
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