Partner, Transmission & Distribution

ERM

Partner-level role at ERM leading the electric transmission advisory practice. Grow business across the West, influencing critical energy infrastructure projects.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Oregon, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $172,000 - $236,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead major electric transmission projects from concept through construction
Guide regulatory strategy, and related approvals
Expand ERM's market influence with utilities, developers, and transmission owners
Mentor and grow high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
Advance ERM’s thought leadership in transmission siting, compliance, and grid modernization
Build and deepen strategic client relationships that drive long-term growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years in transmission siting/routing, environmental permitting, impact assessment, or regulatory strategy
Strong relationships with utilities, developers, or transmission owners
Experience in the Power market across several states, especially on the West Coast
Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects
Commercial and business development acumen

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission sitingroutingenvironmental permittingimpact assessmentregulatory strategycapital projectsgrid modernization

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringrelationship buildingbusiness development