Senior Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting at Erm in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | USD74,825-83,641 | Kablio

Role

Description

transmission routing

siting studies

project analysis

scope management

agency representation

stakeholder collaboration

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams, engaging directly with agencies, communities, and stakeholders to support transparent, informed decision‑making, and can be performed in‑office, hybrid, or fully remote based on location.

Support routing and siting for electric transmission projects.
Collaborate effectively with teams and engage stakeholders.
Conduct routing and siting studies and develop transmission project analyses.
Ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
Represent ERM at agency meetings and public open houses.
Foster collaboration across ERM’s global impact assessment team.

Requirements

environmental science

power sector

4+ years

strategic thinking

wetlands

transmission line

Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geography, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Possess 4+ years of consulting or industry experience on power sector projects.
Demonstrate exceptional writing, organizational, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.
Travel up to 15% as required.
(Preferred) Understand impact assessment issues such as wetlands, protected species, and cultural resources.
(Preferred) Know transmission line siting and construction best practices.
Position does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

ERM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and a competitive salary range of $74,825‑$83,641 with potential bonus eligibility.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Revenue $1.3B

Annual Revenue

Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 40 countries.

KKR Backing

Since 2021

Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.

Thousands Annually

Projects Undertaken

Undertakes thousands of projects each year.

Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Safety is our number one priority.
We are passionate about what we do.
We collaborate to achieve excellence.
We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.

70M tons CO2

CO2 Emissions Reduced

Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Senior Leadership Team

Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.

40% by 2025

Global Workforce Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.

Active tracking

Gender Balance Monitoring

The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.

They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.

Articles

Careers at ERM

ERM Blog

ERM Global Locations

Company

Overview

Revenue $1.3B

Annual Revenue

Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 40 countries.

KKR Backing

Since 2021

Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.

Thousands Annually

Projects Undertaken

Undertakes thousands of projects each year.

Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Safety is our number one priority.
We are passionate about what we do.
We collaborate to achieve excellence.
We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.

70M tons CO2

CO2 Emissions Reduced

Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Senior Leadership Team

Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.

40% by 2025

Global Workforce Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.

Active tracking

Gender Balance Monitoring

The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.

They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.

Articles

Careers at ERM

ERM Blog

ERM Global Locations