Renewable Energy Project Manager

6 days ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States ERM Full time

About ERM

ERM is a leading global environmental consultancy that partners with organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Renewable Energy Project Manager to join our team in California. As a key member of our planning team, you will lead consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects, including 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography, or related natural resources science field of study.
  • 5+ 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, in particular 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Compensation

$84,007 – $98,909 USD



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