Consultant, Transmission Routing and Siting (Mid Level)

Overview

Support routing and siting studies for new‑build electric transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

• team collaboration
• agency meetings
• technical proposals
• routing studies
• constraint review
• report preparation

Tasks

-Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees. -Participate in agency meetings and public open houses, both in-person and online. -Support technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. -Support routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and aid the preparation of reports for new-build electric transmission projects with complex technical/regulatory issues. -Review constraint data and make suggestions on possible route alternatives that minimize impacts to the study area.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• master's
• transmission siting
• power clients
• 2+ years
• technical competence

What You Bring

-Travel up to 15 percent of the time. -A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related disciplines; or equivalent experience. -This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. -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. -Previous experience supporting the routing and siting of electric transmission projects, particularly in the New York and surrounding areas. -2+ years consulting or industry experience working with power clients on complex projects.

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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.

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Visa Sponsorship

-this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.