Partner, Transmission & Distribution, Environmental Services

Partner, Power Sector, Transmission & Distribution

ERM is seeking a senior leader with experience leading environmental permitting, regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, or transmission development programs for utilities, renewable developers, and other energy infrastructure clients.

Join us as a Partner in our Power Sector, Transmission & Distribution practice to shape the future of energy infrastructure in the U.S.—leading environmental and regulatory strategy for major energy infrastructure projects across transmission, renewable energy, grid modernization, and related power sector developments.

This role offers true partnership: equity ownership, strategic influence, and a platform to create market-defining impact at a global consulting firm.

Location:

preference is for the role to be based in the Northeast, out of one of our offices - Boston, Manhattan, Syracuse, Minneapolis, Rolling Meadows, Milwaukee, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Holland, Novi, Rochester. But we are open to other locations and hybrid working arrangements.

The U.S. energy system is undergoing the most significant transformation in decades. As demand grows for renewable integration, long-range transmission, and grid modernization, utilities and developers need trusted advisors who can navigate siting, permitting, regulatory complexity, and stakeholder engagement at scale.

ERM delivers more than $250M in power-related projects annually, and we are expanding our leadership bench to meet the accelerating need for new transmission infrastructure.

This role sits squarely at the center of that transformation.

• Lead major renewables and transmission projects from concept to construction.
• Shape regulatory strategies and secure CPCNs and other state-level approvals.
• Expand ERM's market presence in the Midwest and Northeast.
• Mentor and grow high-performing, multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Drive innovation and thought leadership in transmission siting and permitting.
• Build and deepen strategic client relationships that fuel long-term growth.

What You Bring

Required

• BA/BS/MS in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in environmental permitting, or regulatory affairs, or stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, environmental planning, or energy infrastructure development.
• Established relationships with utilities, developers, and power-sector leaders.
• Experience securing environmental and regulatory approvals for major infrastructure projects, including state, federal, provincial, or local permitting processes
• Leadership experience guiding large capital projects.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of multi-million-dollar delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience in the upper Midwest or Northeast markets.
• Familiarity with renewable integration, grid modernization, or interconnection strategy.
• Prior equity or leadership experience within a consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a portfolio of energy sector clients aligned with ERM's strategy.
• Deliver high-value consulting services across routing, permitting, environmental assessments, and compliance.
• Ensure project excellence on safety, quality, financials, and regulatory outcomes.
• Contribute to ERM's North America leadership agenda.
• Drive business development and create long-term client partnerships.

Why ERM?

As a Partner, you'll gain:

• Equity ownership with significant financial upside.
• A seat at the table to influence ERM's strategic direction.
• A platform to amplify your voice as a thought leader in the power sector.
• Access to a global network of experts and resources to scale your impact.

For the Partner, Power Sector, Transmission & Distribution position, the anticipated annual base pay is $175,000 –$220,000 (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,…