Hybrid Principal Consultant, Permitting and Compliance Project Manager

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About the role

  • Principal Consultant leading permitting and compliance for energy projects at ERM. Ensuring regulatory standards and managing environmental challenges in the power sector.

Responsibilities

  • Lead permitting and compliance for high-profile electric transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects
  • Influence strategic decisions by managing complex regulatory frameworks and environmental challenges
  • Build trusted client relationships and expand ERM’s footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Collaborate globally to share best practices and deliver innovative solutions
  • Manage permitting tasks for capital development projects, including electric transmission lines and renewable energy initiatives
  • Prepare and submit permit applications to federal, state, and local authorities
  • Develop project schedules, budgets, and progress reports
  • Participate in agency consultations, client meetings, and site visits (travel up to 20%)
  • Collaborate with ERM experts on impact assessments, routing studies, and facility siting
  • Drive business development by leveraging client relationships and delivering exceptional technical solutions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field
  • 8+ years in consulting or industry, focused on power sector projects under federal and state regulatory frameworks (VA/Mid-Atlantic preferred)
  • Permitting experience for transmission line projects in Virginia (required); West Virginia and Kentucky (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Clean Water Act (Sections 401/404), Endangered Species Act (Section 7), National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
  • Familiarity with USACE Norfolk District, VDEQ, VMRC permitting requirements
  • Strong technical writing, project management, and communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Preferred experience reviewing Erosion & Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
  • other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Job title

Principal Consultant, Permitting and Compliance Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$106,879 - $162,510 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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