Senior Consultant, Scientist

If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact,
ERM is where your expertise matters most. Our Impact Assessment & Planning (IAP) team is our fastest-growing service globally, expanding over 20% annually for the past five years. You’ll join a vibrant technical community of 1,000+ professionals worldwide, working on projects that shape industries and communities.

• Serve as a trusted biological expert for major utility vegetation management operations and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations while balancing ecological integrity and project success.
• Mentor early-career scientists and elevate technical excellence across the team.
• Contribute to ERM’s reputation for delivering world‑class environmental solutions on some of the most challenging projects globally.

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, ecology, environmental science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental consulting with expertise in Northern California biota.
• Strong knowledge of ESA, CESA, CEQA, California Coastal Act, and environmental permitting.
• Exceptional technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to health protocols.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Master’s degree in biological science or related discipline.
• Prior experience in the power sector.

• Lead preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents, ESA Biological Assessments, and CDFW 1602 permits.
• Oversee compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Review Biological Resource Assessments and provide QA/QC on deliverables.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster technical growth within the team.
• Prepare proposals, scopes, and cost estimates; support business development initiatives.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.

For the Senior Consultant, Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $69,386–$102,301 (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, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note:

Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.