Principal Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables

1 day ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States ERM Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Biologist/Regulatory Specialist to join our team in the Power and Renewables sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental permitting, with a focus on California utility companies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct and lead environmental permitting efforts for California utility companies.
  • Develop and implement permit strategies, specify best management practices, and prepare permit applications.
  • Lead programs to develop permit strategies, specify best management practices, and prepare permit applications.
  • Direct permitting and compliance associated with telecom, energy infrastructure, and other linear development projects.
  • Collaborate with account directors/managers on client account development, sales, and delivery of ERM's consulting services.
  • Participate in the growth and development of a high-performance team, overseeing project work of staff consultants, and serving as a mentor to staff consultants.
  • Drive innovation within the Impact Assessment and Planning service offering to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market.
Requirements
  • BS/MS in biology, environmental science, or related field.
  • 10+ years of consulting experience, including substantial experience with the electric/gas transmission and generation markets in California.
  • Business acumen to understand business risks and challenges, and to recognize opportunities to provide enterprise-wide solutions for clients.
  • Demonstrable track record in delivering multi-million dollar environmental programs or successfully winning large and strategic projects.
  • Established relationships with California utility companies, in particular PG&E, SCE, and Sempra, to leverage existing contract agreements for new project opportunities.
  • Drive and ability to cultivate new client relationships with existing, Bay Area-based Technology, Media, and Telecommunications clients, in collaboration with existing account directors and account teams.
  • Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the California electric/gas transmission and generation market, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of CEQA impact assessment best practices.
  • Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to CEQA impact assessment approvals.
  • Strong people leadership skills and passion to manage, develop, and grow a team of direct and indirect reports.
What We Offer

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and 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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