Managing Consultant, Project Manager​/Assistant Project Manager, Electric Transmission Routing

Managing Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting Project Manager

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• Should already be an ERMer for a minimum of 12 months
• Should have two Good/Meets Expectations (minimum) performance ratings for the last two cycles (over 12 months)
• Transition period to the new role should be discussed per role and based on regional differences

Join ERM and help shape the future of sustainable energy. Ready to lead? Bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.

Are you ready to lead complex, high‑impact projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure? At ERM, we’re driving innovation in the power sector, and we need a strategic leader who thrives on solving technical and regulatory challenges. This is your opportunity to influence critical transmission projects, mentor talented teams, and make a lasting impact with a global environmental leader.

As a Managing Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting Project Manager, you’ll be the cornerstone of ERM’s electric transmission routing and siting practice in the Mid‑Atlantic and Great Lakes U.S. Regions. You will:

• Lead new‑build transmission projects from concept to completion.
• Guide clients through complex environmental and regulatory landscapes.
• Build strong relationships with agencies, communities, and stakeholders.
• Drive business growth by delivering exceptional results and developing new opportunities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of consulting or industry experience with power sector projects.
• Proven success managing routing and siting for electric transmission projects, particularly in the U.S. Mid‑Atlantic Region.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Technical expertise in transmission line siting and construction best practices.
• Ability to mentor teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Familiarity with impact assessment issues (wetlands, protected species, cultural resources).
• Prior expert witness testimony experience.

• Direct routing and siting studies and oversee technical analyses for transmission projects.
• Manage multiple projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Delegate tasks to subject matter experts and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare expert witness testimony and deliver oral testimony when required.
• Represent ERM at agency meetings and public open houses.
• Develop technical proposals and contribute to business development efforts.
• Foster collaboration across ERM’s global impact assessment team.

The anticipated annual base pay is $87,316 – $106,972 (USD). Pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay. ERM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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. ERM promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion to build a great workplace.

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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.