Consulting Director – Power, Energy & Regulatory Advisory

Lead environmental permitting and CEQA/NEPA efforts for major capital projects, including renewable energy, transmission, and data centers
Shape regulatory strategies and negotiate with the California Coastal Commission, USFWS, and CPUC
Drive business growth through strategic client relationships and leverage existing contracts with California public utilities
Mentor and develop high-performing teams
Contribute to ERM's global leadership community
Serve as a senior technical expert for CEQA/NEPA assessments and natural resource permitting
Oversee preparation of EIRs, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and technical studies
Lead permit strategy development and application processes with state and federal agencies
Manage compliance for linear infrastructure projects, including telecom and energy
Collaborate with Account Directors to expand ERM's footprint and deliver enterprise-wide solutions
Mentor staff consultants, identify emerging talent, and support career development
Innovate within ERM's Impact Assessment and Planning services
Ensure excellence in health and safety, financial performance, client satisfaction, and risk management

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of consulting experience in California's electric/gas transmission and generation markets
• Proven success leading CEQA/NEPA permitting and environmental impact assessments
• Established relationships with California utility companies and ability to leverage existing contract agreements
• Experience with CPUC General Order 131-E and CEQA best practices
• Business acumen and strategic selling capabilities
• Leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and team development
• Master's degree in biology, environmental science, or related field preferred
• 15+ years of consulting experience preferred
• Recognized technical expertise and positive reputation with key regulators preferred

Demonstrates expertise in CEQA/NEPA permitting and environmental impact assessments, with a strong focus on regulatory strategy development and compliance management for major capital projects. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and drive business growth through strategic client relationships in California's utility sector.

• CEQA/NEPA Permitting
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• California Utility Relationships
• Leadership and Team Development
• Strategic Client Management

• Environmental Permitting
• EIR Preparation
• Mitigated Negative Declarations
• Technical Studies
• Regulatory Strategy Development
• Compliance Management
• Impact Assessment
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Selling
• Consulting Experience

• Mentoring
• Team Development
• Client Satisfaction
• Risk Management

• California Coastal Commission
• USFWS
• CPUC
• General Order 131-E
• Electric Transmission
• Gas Transmission
• Renewable Energy
• Data Centers
• Linear Infrastructure
• Telecom