Renewable Energy Consultant

2 days ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Full time
Job Title: Principal Consultant, Renewables

ERM is seeking a highly skilled Principal Consultant, Renewables to oversee Impact Assessment, Planning and Permitting for renewable energy facilities throughout California. This role will lead environmental impact assessment and permitting for renewable energy facilities and other major capital development projects, including solar developments, technology infrastructure, and offshore and onshore wind energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects, with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting.
  • Manage and lead the preparation of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning, with a focus on local permitting.
  • Manage preparation of discipline-specific reports, permitting documents, NEPA/CEQA documents, and state-level environmental reviews consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute technical, subject matter, or project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, environmental critical issues assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.
  • Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads, as well as help to expand our growing renewable projects and team.
  • Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
  • Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting.
  • Expand ERM's profile and market share through your existing client relationships, building and deepening ERM's existing relationships, and delivering high-quality, reliable service.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography, or a related natural resources science field of study, or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
  • 8-10 years of project management, licensing, and permitting experience, including strong project experience in renewable energy or similar practice across California.
  • Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, particularly with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects.
  • Experience assisting clients in obtaining multi-media permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities.
  • Experience overseeing and coordinating desktop and online studies or research on natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation, National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography.
  • Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents, including presentation of findings to clients, stakeholders, and/or regulatory agencies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
  • Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members – excellent people skills, responsive, collaborative, versatile, effective in a fast-paced environment, and service-oriented.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record with the ability to travel to project locations as needed (10%).
Compensation:

The annual base pay for this position is $116,019-147,500 USD. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary-based performance bonus.

Benefits:

ERM offers 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.

About ERM:

As the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock 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.

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.



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