Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
Principal Consultant, Environmental Planner (Principal Level)
Environmental Resources Management (ERM), Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Principal Consultant, Environmental Planner (Principal Level)
ERM
is seeking a hands-on
Principal Consultant, Environmental Planner
in our MidAtlantic Region
(Richmond, VA, Raleigh, NC, Washington D.C.)
to support the growth of our Capital Projects Delivery (CPD) service line. This role will lead planning strategy, local and state permitting and environmental impact assessments for renewable energy and technology infrastructure facilities and other major capital development projects. The ideal candidate will have experience permitting complex development projects in the power and/or technology sector along with technical expertise leading environmental and/or land use permitting for large-scale capital projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.As part of ERM’s planning team you will be leading consulting on a range of environmental and social impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices across the industry. Our portfolio of projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work both independently and with teams of subject matter experts, as such, a successful candidate must have the ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting and compliance processes.Direct and monitor project management activities, including task delegation and direction, subcontractor management, health & safety protocol management, monitoring of commercial performance, deliverable quality review, and interaction with clients.Manage preparation of discipline-specific reports, land use analyses and permitting documents, consistent with applicable regulatory requirements.Conduct testimony at public hearings.Serve in roles ranging from project manager, task manager, technical expert, and QA/QC of deliverables.Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business.Collaborate with other ERM CPD practitioners from multiple offices around the organization to execute impact assessment projects.Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the CPD service area.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in planning, environmental science/engineering, biology/ecology, planning, or similar field. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.8+ years of planning, impact assessment and/or environmental permitting experience.Certification (e.g., AICP) desired, but not required.Demonstrated leadership ability to build, coach, and mentor collaborative teams.High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the energy sector.Valid driver’s license and good driving record.Positive reputation with key regulators relevant land use and impact assessment approvals.Solid experience building and sustaining relationships with clients.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and standards. Strong presentation skills for client meetings and other events.Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.For the Principal Consultant, Environmental Planner (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $102,000 – $127,000 (USD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.You can apply for this role through
this link
or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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ERM
is seeking a hands-on
Principal Consultant, Environmental Planner
in our MidAtlantic Region
(Richmond, VA, Raleigh, NC, Washington D.C.)
to support the growth of our Capital Projects Delivery (CPD) service line. This role will lead planning strategy, local and state permitting and environmental impact assessments for renewable energy and technology infrastructure facilities and other major capital development projects. The ideal candidate will have experience permitting complex development projects in the power and/or technology sector along with technical expertise leading environmental and/or land use permitting for large-scale capital projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.As part of ERM’s planning team you will be leading consulting on a range of environmental and social impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices across the industry. Our portfolio of projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work both independently and with teams of subject matter experts, as such, a successful candidate must have the ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting and compliance processes.Direct and monitor project management activities, including task delegation and direction, subcontractor management, health & safety protocol management, monitoring of commercial performance, deliverable quality review, and interaction with clients.Manage preparation of discipline-specific reports, land use analyses and permitting documents, consistent with applicable regulatory requirements.Conduct testimony at public hearings.Serve in roles ranging from project manager, task manager, technical expert, and QA/QC of deliverables.Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business.Collaborate with other ERM CPD practitioners from multiple offices around the organization to execute impact assessment projects.Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the CPD service area.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in planning, environmental science/engineering, biology/ecology, planning, or similar field. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.8+ years of planning, impact assessment and/or environmental permitting experience.Certification (e.g., AICP) desired, but not required.Demonstrated leadership ability to build, coach, and mentor collaborative teams.High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the energy sector.Valid driver’s license and good driving record.Positive reputation with key regulators relevant land use and impact assessment approvals.Solid experience building and sustaining relationships with clients.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and standards. Strong presentation skills for client meetings and other events.Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.For the Principal Consultant, Environmental Planner (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $102,000 – $127,000 (USD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.You can apply for this role through
this link
or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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