Partner, Electric Transmission and Distribution

ERM is seeking a Partner with client relationships and technical experience in electric transmission routing, siting, permitting, and construction to help our utility and power clients meet electricity demand to build, re-build, and operate electric transmission assets across the United States.

The successful candidate will have more than a decade of experience siting and permitting new, and rebuilding existing, electric transmission projects with a comprehensive understanding of state-level siting such as Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), or equivalent. Additionally, this role requires developing and mentoring technical teams who are assessing environmental conditions, routing, sitting, conducting alternative evaluations, developing regulatory strategies, and client management.

Through our Capital Project Delivery service line, we work for leading utility and energy companies developing large-scale transmission and distribution assets. ERM supports every stage of the asset lifecycle, including identifying and assessing sites and routes, securing permits, and construction support for new renewable and conventional power generation, and new upgrades to transmission grid infrastructure and related capital projects developments.

Implementing over $250M of power work annually, ERM has enormous growth opportunities on transmission and distribution capital projects. We seek experienced and forward-thinking professionals to join as client-facing Partners. We want established leaders who combine strong consulting and business development skills with a solid technical foundation working with high-performing client teams delivering world-class service. At ERM we are shaping a sustainable future with the world's leading organizations.

This Partner-level role is for a Principal/Director/VP-level professional looking for an equity stake in a global business-minded consulting firm. ERM’s partnership model offers tremendous opportunities for leaders with ambition, vision, and proven expertise, providing:

• Meaningful equity ownership with significant financial rewards.
• The opportunity to contribute to key decisions and strategic direction of ERM.
• The ability to provide “thought leadership” on a wide range of technical and business issues affecting our core markets.
• A platform to leverage ERM’s market position and reach with your established relationships to further drive our growth.

• Foster, expand, and leverage a network of excellent client relationships with a focused set of energy sector companies consistent with our growth strategy and trajectory.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service.
• Drive innovation within the sector to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market.
• Lead and mentor teams that will support and assist with delivery of energy focused capital projects across North America and especially in the Midwest and Northeast regions.
• Contribute to leadership and management of project execution activities in support of ERM clients’ power projects, including overseeing consulting engagements in the areas of impact assessment, technical discipline-specific consulting, and/or permitting and compliance.
• Meet business health & safety standards, financial targets, overall project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.

• BA/BS/MS in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially with the Power/Renewables Sector, including substantial experience with delivery of projects associated with renewable generation, transmission, and distribution markets in the upper Midwest and Northeast of North America preferred.
• In-depth understanding of the power industry and the companies operating in this market, including existing relationships that can be leveraged into new business.
• Demonstrated understanding of the power regulatory environment, key regulatory agencies,…