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Principal Technical Consultant, Engineering

Principal Technical Consultant, Engineering

ERM • Washington, DC, United States
24 days ago
Salary
$106,879.00 yearly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Principal Consultant, Scientist

Lead the future of energy infrastructure while advancing your career with a global sustainability leader. As ERM's Principal Consultant, Scientist in the Mid-Atlantic region, you'll shape the future of energy infrastructure.

As energy systems evolve, the demand for expert guidance on permitting and compliance is critical. ERM is at the forefront of enabling sustainable growth in the power sector. Your leadership will ensure projects meet regulatory standards, protect natural resources, and deliver on timehelping clients achieve their goals while driving environmental stewardship.

What Your Impact Is

  • Lead permitting and compliance for high-profile electric transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects.
  • Influence strategic decisions by managing complex regulatory frameworks and environmental challenges.
  • Build trusted client relationships and expand ERM's footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Collaborate globally to share best practices and deliver innovative solutions.

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in consulting or industry, focused on power sector projects under federal and state regulatory frameworks (VA/Mid-Atlantic preferred).
  • Permitting experience for transmission line projects in Virginia (required); West Virginia and Kentucky (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Clean Water Act (Sections 401/404), Endangered Species Act (Section 7), National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106).
  • Familiarity with USACE Norfolk District, VDEQ, VMRC permitting requirements.
  • Strong technical writing, project management, and communication abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage permitting tasks for capital development projects, including electric transmission lines and renewable energy initiatives.
  • Prepare and submit permit applications to federal, state, and local authorities.
  • Develop project schedules, budgets, and progress reports.
  • Participate in agency consultations, client meetings, and site visits (travel up to 20%).
  • Collaborate with ERM experts on impact assessments, routing studies, and facility siting.
  • Drive business development by leveraging client relationships and delivering exceptional technical solutions.

Join a global leader in sustainability consulting with a collaborative culture, cutting-edge projects, and opportunities for career growth. At ERM, your work mattersbecause together, we shape a cleaner, more resilient future.

The anticipated annual base pay is $106,879 $162,510 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

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.

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.

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.

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