Principal Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables
ERM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Walnut Creek • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $104,236 - $156,352 per year
Job Level
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 substantial 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
- Experience cultivating new client relationships with Bay Area technology, media, and telecommunications companies (preferred)
- Recognized technical authority and positive reputation with regulatory agencies (preferred)
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and team development (preferred)
Benefits
- paid time off
- parental leave
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) plan or RRSP/DPSP
- other applicable benefits to eligible employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental permittingregulatory complianceimpact assessmentCEQANEPAenvironmental programsproject deliveryconsulting experiencebiological scienceenvironmental science
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringbusiness acumenrelationship buildingteam developmentinnovationcommunicationstrategic thinkingclient managementproblem solving