Managing Consultant, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Senior Biologist

Lead Clean Energy Development Across the Pacific Northwest ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Senior Biologist to join our team in Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington. In this impactful role, you will lead complex renewable energy permitting projects across the Pacific Northwest, helping clients successfully develop utility‑scale energy infrastructure that supports the clean energy transition while navigating evolving regulatory requirements and environmental considerations.

As renewable energy development accelerates across Oregon and Washington, successful project delivery depends on experienced professionals who can integrate environmental permitting, regulatory strategy, stakeholder coordination, and technical expertise. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while managing critical projects that advance sustainable energy solutions throughout the region.

You will serve as a Project Manager and Senior Biologist supporting renewable energy permitting and environmental review efforts for utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind energy, transmission, and related infrastructure projects throughout Oregon and Washington. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project execution, oversee permitting strategies, and help clients achieve regulatory approvals while maintaining ERM's commitment to technical excellence and client service.

• Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, anthropology, or related discipline, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience managing environmental permitting, land use planning, or infrastructure development projects, preferably within the renewable energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience preparing land use permit applications and supporting local government approval processes.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for project scope, budgets, schedules, resource planning, client communications, and commercial performance.
• Strong client management, business development, proposal preparation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and client management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating technical specialists, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience supporting permitting and land use approvals for utility‑scale solar, BESS, wind, transmission, or other major infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced consulting environment while managing multiple concurrent projects.

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. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification with working knowledge of Pacific Northwest wetland and waters delineation and biological resource survey and permitting requirements.

Experience obtaining Oregon and Washington wetland and waters permits, including permitting under State Removal‑Fill programs, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and related state and federal regulatory frameworks.

Experience developing wetland, waters, and habitat survey and mitigation strategies and coordinating with state and federal resource agencies.

Knowledge of Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL), Washington Department of Ecology, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and state and federal habitat mitigation requirements.

Experience working directly with Oregon counties, Washington counties, Oregon Department of Energy, EFSC, EFSEC, planning commissions, or local hearing bodies.

Familiarity with Washington land use regulations, SEPA review processes, and local development permitting requirements.

• Serve as Project Manager for renewable energy permitting projects throughout Oregon and Washington, including utility‑scale solar, battery…