Managing Consultant, Scientist, Biologist​/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Technology Sectors

Lead the delivery of complex power and technology infrastructure projects while guiding critical environmental permitting and impact assessment efforts across the U.S. ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Scientist, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Technology Sectors to join our growing Capital Project Delivery team. In this role, you will help shape and deliver environmental impact assessments, permitting strategies, and regulatory compliance programs for some of the nation's most significant power, technology, telecommunications, and infrastructure projects.

As a senior technical leader, you will support project success from planning through construction while helping clients navigate complex environmental and regulatory requirements.

Why This Role Matters? As part of the continued growth and innovation of ERM's Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service offering, this position plays a critical role in supporting large-scale capital projects in the power and technology sectors. You will contribute to the successful development of projects by helping clients identify and manage environmental risks, secure permits, and meet regulatory obligations while advancing ERM's reputation as a trusted advisor on complex development projects.

ERM's Capital Project Delivery team supports projects across the power, technology, telecommunications, mining, chemical, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. By integrating environmental, social, health, and cultural considerations into project planning, we help clients achieve project success, avoid delays, reduce risk, and optimize capital investments.

ERM's CPD service offering has been one of the firm's fastest-growing business areas globally, with sustained growth over the last several years.

You will join a global community of more than 1,000 CPD professionals representing a broad range of technical disciplines and industry expertise.

Serve as Project Biologist/Regulatory Specialist for environmental impact assessment and natural resource permitting activities supporting ERM clients' capital projects, including data centers, power generation facilities, electrical transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy developments. Prepare and contribute to technical studies and impact assessment documents, including:
Biological Assessments Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) Biological Constraints Reports Perform roles ranging from Program Manager and Technical Lead to Subject Matter Expert and QA/QC Reviewer. Lead development of permitting strategies, identify and implement best management practices, prepare permit applications, and negotiate permit conditions with applicable federal, state, and local agencies. Direct permitting and compliance programs associated with telecommunications, energy infrastructure, and other linear development projects, with emphasis on: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers California Coastal Commission U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Department of Fish and Wildlife Regional Water Quality Control Boards Support strategic client account growth by collaborating with Account Directors and Account Managers to identify opportunities, expand service offerings, and deliver integrated consulting solutions.

Build and strengthen client relationships within electric and gas transmission, power generation, renewable energy, technology, and infrastructure markets. Provide strategic business value by identifying client needs and positioning ERM's multidisciplinary capabilities to address complex project challenges. Mentor and develop staff consultants, support career growth, and foster a high-performance and collaborative team environment. Collaborate across ERM's global network to support client delivery, technical excellence, innovation, and practice growth.

Drive innovation within the Impact Assessment and Planning service area to address evolving client needs and differentiate ERM in the marketplace. Meet health and safety expectations, project financial objectives, schedule commitments, client satisfaction goals, and internal risk management requirements.

Required BS or MS in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 4-5 years of consulting experience, including expertise in regulatory frameworks governing offshore and onshore power and technology capital projects. Experience supporting environmental impact assessment and permitting efforts under CEQA and NEPA. Knowledge of state…