Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting and Impact Assessor

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental Impact Assessor with consulting experience and established client relationships to play a key role in growing our business in the Philadelphia, PA office. The ideal candidate will have established relationships with power and technology sector companies, along with technical expertise leading multi-media environmental permitting, NEPA, and large-scale capital projects in Mid-Atlantic and/or eastern states. This position will primarily focus on providing environmental permitting support for renewable energy, electric transmission and distribution projects, and midstream oil and gas projects but may also involve other sectors. Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience overseeing environmental survey programs, permitting, and impact assessment for capital development projects, overseeing staff in a project setting, leading interactions with clients and regulators, assessing environmental conditions and impacts, plus very strong technical writing and communication skills. As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business locally and regionally, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices across the industry. This opportunity is for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy. Being a global firm, ERM offers an excellent opportunity for involvement in international impact assessment work if desired and such experience is a plus but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver performance results to expand our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service area and client base in the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern states and surrounding area. Serve as a key member of the “core” technical and commercial team to drive growth across the CPD service lines (environmental impact assessment, land planning, and facility siting & permitting).
• As a “seller/doer,” contribute to commercial growth of ERM’s global CPD service area. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical and commercial proposals, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand strong client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Contribute to leadership and management of project execution activities in support of ERM clients’ projects. Lead consulting engagements in the areas of impact assessment, technical discipline-specific consulting, and/or permitting and compliance.
• Contribute to preparing impact assessments and E associated management plans in compliance with NEPA and international standards, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to QA/QC and oversight. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Provide business value based on a strong understanding of clients’ needs and raising the profile of ERM’s capabilities within key client organizations.
• Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor staff for overall success of technical team.
• Meet business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, internal risk management, and contractual requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering, or related technical field; Professional certification desired. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
• 8+ years (10+ years preferred) of consulting experience with impact assessment and multi-media permitting.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful business growth strategies in permitting renewables and data/electrical transmission.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, and book personal sales in new CPD consulting services.
• Established relationships with clients and potential partners (e.g., EPC companies) with buying centers in the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern states.
• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
• Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company with a sustainability vision.

For the Principal Consultant, Environmental Impact Assessment position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $115,000 – $127,315 (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 or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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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!