Lead Biologist and Permitting Strategist

3 weeks ago

Walnut Creek, California, United States The ERM International Group Limited Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a senior biologist/regulatory specialist to join our team as a Lead Biologist and Permitting Strategist. This critical role involves providing environmental permitting expertise to ERM clients in the power and renewable energy sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in natural resource permitting, CEQA/NEPA, and large-scale capital projects in California. We require someone who can lead our business growth through delivering exceptional services, further enhancing our reputation for supporting complex projects.

This role offers significant career growth opportunities. After the first year, you may be eligible for ERM's path to partnership - a leadership development program designed to support promotion to Partner. The role also offers potential growth opportunities in Account Management and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as Project Biologist/Regulatory Specialist for environmental impact assessments under CEQA- and NEPA-related activities and natural resource permitting in support of ERM clients' capital projects.
  • Contribute to preparing technical studies and impact assessment documents, including Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Biological Constraints Reports, serving in roles ranging from program manager to lead technical expert to QA/QC.
  • Lead programs to develop permit strategies, specify best management practices; prepare permit applications and negotiate conditions with applicable state and federal agencies.
  • Direct permitting and compliance associated with telecom, energy infrastructure, and other linear development projects with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Fish and Wildlife Service, and Regional Water Quality Control Board permits and consultations.
Requirements:
  • BS/MS in biology, environmental science, or related field.
  • 6+ 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.
  • Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.
Estimated Salary:

$106,480 - $132,250 USD per annum

Benefits:

We offer 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.

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