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ERM · 1 month ago

Principal Consultant, Project Manager, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $138K/yr

6+ years exp

ERM is a global leader in environmental consulting, focused on shaping the future of energy infrastructure. The Principal Consultant, Project Manager for Electric Transmission Routing and Siting will lead routing and siting efforts for electric transmission projects, ensuring they meet regulatory and environmental standards while managing multidisciplinary teams and influencing key stakeholders.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee report preparation for complex electric transmission projects

Manage multiple projects to meet client scope, budget, and schedule expectations while ensuring quality deliverables

Delegate tasks to subject matter experts and mentor junior staff

Prepare and deliver expert witness testimony for evidentiary hearings as needed

Represent ERM in agency meetings and public open houses (in-person and virtual)

Develop technical proposals and support business development initiatives

Build strong, collaborative relationships across ERM’s global network of experts

Qualification

Electric transmission routingEnvironmental impact assessmentProject managementStakeholder influenceTechnical writingBusiness developmentTeam leadershipCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Geography, Cultural Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)

6+ years of consulting or industry experience with power clients on complex projects

Proven success managing routing and siting for electric transmission projects

Exceptional writing, communication, and strategic thinking skills

Strong technical competence in transmission line siting and construction best practices, with knowledge of key impact assessment issues (wetlands, protected species, cultural resources, etc.)

Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within budget

Willingness to travel up to 15%

Preferred

Familiarity with business development and proposal preparation

Experience providing expert witness testimony in evidentiary hearings

Collaborative mindset and a passion for advancing ERM's global mission

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

ERM

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ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

Founded in 1971

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.erm.com/

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