Managing Consultant, Renewable Regulatory Specialist (Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a hands-on Managing Consultant, Renewable Regulatory Specialist in the southwest to support the growth of our Capital Projects Delivery (CPD) service line.  This role will lead environmental impact assessments, regulatory strategy and permitting for renewable energy and technology infrastructure facilities and other major capital development projects. The ideal candidate will have experience permitting complex development projects in the power and/or technology sector along with technical expertise leading environmental, local, state-level, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for large-scale capital projects.  This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.

As part of ERM’s CPD team you will be leading consulting on a range of environmental and social impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices across the industry.  Our portfolio of projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work both independently and with teams of subject matter experts, as such, a successful candidate must have the ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting and compliance processes, including but not limited to state and federal water and biological resource regulations.

• Direct and monitor project management activities, including task delegation and direction, subcontractor management, health & safety protocol management, monitoring of commercial performance, deliverable quality review, and interaction with clients.

• Manage preparation of discipline-specific reports, permitting documents, NEPA documents, and state-level environmental reviews consistent with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Serve in roles ranging from project manager, task manager, technical expert, and QA/QC of deliverables.

• Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.

• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business.

• Collaborate with other ERM CPD practitioners from multiple offices around the organization to execute impact assessment projects.

• Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the CPD service area.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in environmental science/engineering, biology/ecology, planning, or similar field. Or equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of impact assessment and environmental permitting experience.

• Demonstrated leadership ability to build, coach, and mentor collaborative teams.

• 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 energy sector.

• Positive reputation with key regulators relevant to impact assessment approvals.

• Solid experience building and sustaining relationships with clients.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and standards.  Strong presentation skills for client meetings and other events.

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.

• 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. 

PREFERRED:

• (8+ years preferred) of impact assessment and environmental permitting experience.

• Demonstrated technical skills in wildlife and/or ecological surveys (e.g., wildlife surveys, wetland delineations) desired.

• Certification (e.g., PWS, WPIT, CWB).

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