Senior Consultant – Mid-Level – Routing and Siting
| Company | ERM |
|---|---|
| Location | Cleveland, OH, USA, Novi, MI, USA, Holland, MI, USA, Palatine, IL, USA, Milwaukee, WI, USA, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Cincinnati, OH, USA |
| Salary | $73148 – $87932 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related disciplines; or equivalency of 2 years’ experience per year of education.
- 3+ years consulting or industry experience working with power clients on complex projects.
- Previous experience managing and supporting the routing and siting of electric transmission projects, particularly in the Midwest or state of Virginia.
- Excellent writing, communication, strategic/critical thinking, and “people” skills.
- High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of transmission line siting and construction best practices, with a solid grasp of key impact assessment issues (e.g., wetlands, protected species, visual resources, cultural resources).
- Well-developed team building and influencing skills, high integrity, and the experience to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
- A positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.
- Travel up to 15 percent of the time.
Responsibilities
- Direct routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee the preparation of reports for new-build electric transmission projects with complex technical/regulatory issues.
- Oversee multiple projects consistent with each client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on deliverables.
- Delegate assignments to subject matter experts and mentor junior staff.
- Prepare written expert witness testimony for evidentiary hearings and provide oral testimony at such hearings when required.
- Participate in agency meetings and public open houses, both in-person and online.
- Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with transmission line routing/siting and permitting in the Midwest and/or Virginia is highly desired.