Partner, Electric Transmission – Distribution

ERM

Senior leader at ERM managing electric transmission advisory practice across Texas and nationally. Leading major projects, mentoring teams, and building client relationships for infrastructure growth.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $175,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead major electric transmission projects from concept through construction.
Guide regulatory strategy, including CPCNs and related approvals.
Expand ERM’s market influence with utilities, developers, and transmission owners.
Mentor and grow high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across Texas and the U.S.
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 Texas market (ERCOT/PUCT expertise strongly preferred).
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
equity ownership with significant financial upside

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission sitingroutingenvironmental permittingimpact assessmentregulatory strategycapital project deliverybusiness development

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringrelationship buildingstrategic thinking