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ERM · 1 week ago

Principal Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $138K/yr

6+ years exp

ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, and they are seeking a Principal Consultant for Electric Transmission Routing and Siting to support their growing power sector business. The successful candidate will manage projects related to electric transmission, oversee routing and siting studies, and contribute to business development efforts.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Direct routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee the preparation of reports for new-build electric transmission projects with complex technical/regulatory issues

Oversee multiple projects consistent with each client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on deliverables

Delegate assignments to subject matter experts and mentor junior staff

Prepare written expert witness testimony for evidentiary hearings and provide oral testimony at such hearings when required

Participate in agency meetings and public open houses, both in-person and online

Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads

Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees

Qualification

Electric transmission routingEnvironmental impact assessmentProject managementTechnical writingCommunication skillsTeam-building skillsStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Required

A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related disciplines; or equivalency of 2 years' experience per year of education

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

Previous experience managing and supporting the routing and siting of electric transmission projects, particularly in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region

Excellent writing, communication, strategic/critical thinking, and 'people' skills

High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of transmission line siting and construction best practices, with a solid grasp of key impact assessment issues (e.g., wetlands, protected species, visual resources, cultural resources)

Well-developed team-building and influencing skills, high integrity, and the experience to effectively address client and business needs and challenges

A positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company

Travel up to 15 percent of the time

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

ERM

Glassdoor3.6

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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