Principal Technical Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables - Environmental Resources Management (ERM) : Job Details

Apply locations: Walnut Creek, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Livingston, Montana; Irvine, California; Seattle, Washington

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R00025507

As part of the continued growth and innovation of our Capital Project Delivery service offering, ERM has an opportunity for an experienced biologist/regulatory specialist to join our thriving global consulting firm as a Principal Technical Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables.

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting and leading environmental permitting efforts with California utility companies along with technical expertise leading natural resource permitting, CEQA/NEPA, and large-scale capital projects in California. We seek an individual to help us drive the continued growth of ERM's business through selling and delivering world-class services, and further advancing our reputation for supporting development of some of the world's most complex projects.

This Principal Technical Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist role offers significant career growth opportunities. After the first year, and upon successful demonstration of leadership capabilities and completion of performance targets, you may become eligible for ERM's path to partnership – a leadership development program designed to support promotion to Partner. The role also offers potential growth opportunities in Account Management and people leadership.

ERM'S CAPITAL PROJECT DELIVERY SERVICE:

ERM's Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team focuses on supporting development of projects in the power, technology, telecommunications, mining, chemical, transport, and infrastructure sectors. Our goal is always the same: assisting our clients in achieving project success, from planning through construction and operation, while meeting expectations for assessment and management of impacts on environmental, social, health, and cultural resources.

ERM's CPD service offering has been ERM's highest growth area globally, growing over 20% per year for the past 5 years. You will become part of a vibrant technical community with more than 1,000 CPD professionals globally, representing the full range of technical disciplines, with sector experience across the board.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve 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.
• Serve as a dynamic contributor to a select group of existing account teams, diversifying ERM's services with these clients and shaping the strategy for client engagement on these accounts.
• Participate in the growth and development of a high-performance team, overseeing project work of staff consultants, and serving as a mentor to staff consultants.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to build ERM's global business, as well as to lead client and practice teams.
• Meet business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, overall project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/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 challenges, and to recognize opportunities to provide enterprise-wide solutions for clients.
• Demonstrable track record in delivering multi-million dollar environmental programs or successfully winning large and strategic projects.
• Established relationships with California utility companies, in particular PG&E, SCE and Sempra, to leverage existing contract agreements for new project opportunities.
• Drive and ability to cultivate new client relationships with existing, Bay Area-based Technology, Media, and Telecommunications clients.
• Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the California electric/gas transmission and generation market, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of CEQA impact assessment best practices.
• Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to CEQA impact assessment approvals.
• Strong people leadership skills and passion to manage, develop, and grow a team of direct and indirect reports.
• Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.

For the Principal Technical Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables (Senior Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $106,480 – $132,250 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 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 this link or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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. 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.

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!