Partner – Electric Transmission and Distribution

ERM

Senior leader driving ERM’s Electric Transmission Advisory Practice across Texas and nationally, leading major projects and expanding market influence.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAustin • 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
Preferred Experience with ERCOT market design, interconnection strategy, or PUCT testimony
Background in grid modernization, long‑range transmission planning, or strategic advisory

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
other applicable benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental PermittingImpact AssessmentLong-Range Transmission PlanningCPCN ApprovalsComplex Capital Project Delivery

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringRelationship Building