Principal Consultant, Biologist / Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables

Principal Consultant, Biologist / Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables

Apply for the Principal Consultant, Biologist / Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables role at ERM.

Overview

Drive the future of renewable energy development. At ERM, we help organizations deliver capital projects that meet environmental and social performance objectives, accelerating the transition to a low‑carbon economy.

Why This Role Matters

California’s energy and infrastructure projects are critical to meeting climate goals but require navigating complex regulatory landscapes and environmental challenges. As a Principal Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects succeed while protecting natural resources and meeting compliance standards.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for large‑scale power and renewable projects.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to California utilities and technology clients on CEQA / NEPA and natural resource permitting.
• Drive innovation in impact assessment and permitting strategies to accelerate project timelines.
• Mentor and develop emerging talent while contributing to ERM’s growth trajectory.
• Position ERM as the go‑to partner for complex capital project delivery in California.

What You’ll Bring

Required

Preferred

Key Responsibilities

Why Join ERM

Compensation

Annual base pay : $104,236–$156,352 (USD). Pay depends on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay. (Casual and fixed‑term / flex force employees are not bonus eligible.)

Benefits

We offer 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.

Application

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ERM is a proud 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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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