Principal Consultant, Permitting and Compliance Project Manager
ERM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond • District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $97,837 - $130,254 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- 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
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
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- Other applicable benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
permittingcomplianceregulatory frameworksenvironmental challengestechnical writingproject management
Soft skills
client relationship managementstrategic decision makingcollaborationcommunicationability to manage multiple priorities