Partner, Electric Transmission and Distribution

Erm

The Role

Overview

Lead major transmission & distribution projects, guide permitting, grow client business.

Key Responsibilities

  • client relations
  • strategic consulting
  • safety management
  • environmental assessment
  • permitting
  • transmission projects

Tasks

-Cultivate and expand client relationships with top-tier energy companies. -Deliver strategic consulting services that drive innovation and exceed expectations. -Ensure excellence in health & safety, financial performance, and risk management. -Lead project execution across environmental impact assessments, permitting, and compliance. -Contribute to ERM’s thought leadership and sector differentiation. -Mentor and grow technical teams in environmental assessment, routing, and permitting. -Influence ERM’s direction as a Partner with equity and decision-making authority. -Lead high-profile transmission and distribution projects across North America. -Guide clients through CPCN and other state-level siting processes. -Expand ERM’s market presence through strategic client engagement and thought leadership.

Requirements

  • leadership
  • cpcn
  • environmental degree
  • grid modernization
  • 15+ years
  • business development

What You Bring

-Strong leadership and team-building capabilities. -Expertise in CPCN or equivalent state-level siting processes. -BA/BS/MS in environmental science, engineering, or related field. -Insight into emerging trends in grid modernization and renewable integration. -Influence over strategic direction and key decisions. -15+ years of experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially with the Power/Renewables Sector, including substantial experience with delivery of projects associated with renewable generation, transmission, and distribution. -Experience in the upper Midwest and Northeast transmission markets. -Established relationships in the power and renewables sector. -Proven business development success with multi-million-dollar programs.

Benefits

-Meaningful equity ownership with significant financial rewards.

The Company

About Erm

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Chemical

Financial Services

Manufacturing

Mining & Metals

Oil & Gas

Pharmaceutical

Power

Renewables