Principal Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist – Power and Renewables
ERM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Irvine • California, Montana, Texas, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $104,236 - $156,352 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for large-scale power and renewable projects.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to California utilities and technology clients on CEQA/NEPA and natural resource permitting.
- Drive innovation in impact assessment and permitting strategies to accelerate project timelines.
- Mentor and develop emerging talent while contributing to ERM’s growth trajectory.
- Position ERM as the go-to partner for complex capital project delivery in California.
Requirements
- BS/MS in biology, environmental science, or related field.
- 6+ years of consulting experience with expertise in California electric/gas transmission and generation markets.
- Proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar environmental programs or winning strategic projects.
- Established relationships with California utilities (PG&E, SCE, Sempra) and key regulators.
- Strong knowledge of CEQA/NEPA impact assessment best practices and permitting processes.
- Business acumen to identify opportunities and deliver enterprise-wide solutions.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
- RRSP/DPSP
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
environmental permittingregulatory complianceimpact assessmentpermitting strategiesCEQANEPAenvironmental programsproject deliveryconsulting experiencebiological science
Soft skills
mentoringleadershipbusiness acumenrelationship buildinginnovationstrategic thinkingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadvisory skills