Electric Transmission Routing and Siting Specialist

3 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ERM Full time
Job Title: Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

ERM is seeking a highly skilled Consultant - Electric Transmission Routing and Siting to support our growing power sector business in the Great Lakes and Northeast region. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success as a consultant and task leader on new-build electric transmission projects, with expertise in assessing existing environmental conditions and predicting impacts, comparing alternatives, and preparing reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee the preparation of reports for new-build electric transmission projects with complex technical/regulatory issues.
  • Oversee multiple projects consistent with each client's scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on deliverables.
  • Delegate assignments to subject matter experts and mentor junior staff.
  • Prepare written expert witness testimony for evidentiary hearings and provide oral testimony at such hearings when required.
  • Participate in agency meetings and public open houses, both in-person and online.
  • Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related disciplines; or equivalency of 2 years' experience per year of education.
  • 3+ years consulting or industry experience working with power clients on complex projects.
  • Previous experience managing and supporting the routing and siting of electric transmission projects, particularly in the Midwest or state of Virginia.
  • 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.
  • A positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.
  • Travel up to 15 percent of the time.

Compensation:

The annual base pay for this position is $74,251 - $83,651 USD, with an opportunity for an annual discretionary performance bonus. 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 other benefits to eligible employees.

About ERM:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners 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. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.


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