ERM

Consulting Director, Project Manager – Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

ERM

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Oklahoma • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee report preparation for complex electric transmission projects.
  • Manage multiple projects to meet client scope, budget, and schedule expectations while ensuring quality deliverables.
  • Delegate tasks to subject matter experts and mentor junior staff.
  • Prepare and deliver expert witness testimony for evidentiary hearings as needed.
  • Represent ERM in agency meetings and public open houses (in-person and virtual).
  • Develop technical proposals and support business development initiatives.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships across ERM’s global network of experts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Geography, Cultural Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of consulting or industry experience with power clients on complex projects.
  • Proven success managing routing and siting for electric transmission projects.
  • Exceptional writing, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Strong technical competence in transmission line siting and construction best practices, with knowledge of key impact assessment issues (wetlands, protected species, cultural resources, etc.).
  • Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Benefits
  • flexibility to work in-office, hybrid, or fully remote based on your location

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
routing studiessiting studiesproject managementtechnical proposalsimpact assessmenttransmission line sitingconstruction best practices
Soft skills
writingcommunicationstrategic thinkingteam leadershipstakeholder influencecollaboration