Equity Partner, Electric Transmission & Grid Strategy

ERM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Influence on strategic direction

Global network of experts

Job summary

ERM is seeking a senior leader to expand its Electric Transmission Advisory Practice across Texas and nationally. This Partner-level role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, influence markets, and lead some of the nation’s most consequential infrastructure projects.

You will drive major transmission initiatives, guide regulatory engagement, and mentor diverse teams while expanding ERM’s client base among utilities, developers, and transmission owners across Texas and beyond.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in transmission siting/routing, environmental permitting, impact assessment, or regulatory strategy.
• Strong relationships with utilities, developers, or transmission owners.
• Experience in the Texas market (ERCOT/PUCT expertise strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects.
• Commercial and business development acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead major electric transmission projects from concept through construction.
• Guide regulatory strategy, including CPCNs and related approvals.
• Expand ERM’s market influence with utilities, developers, and transmission owners.
• Mentor and grow high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams across Texas and the U.S.
• Advance ERM’s thought leadership in transmission siting, compliance, and grid modernization.
• Build and deepen strategic client relationships that drive long-term growth.

Skills

Transmission leadership

Stakeholder relations

Regulatory strategy

Business development

Team leadership

Job description

ERM is seeking a senior leader to expand its Electric Transmission Advisory Practice across Texas and nationally. This Partner-level role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, influence markets, and lead some of the nation’s most consequential infrastructure projects.

You will drive major transmission initiatives, guide regulatory engagement, and mentor diverse teams while expanding ERM’s client base among utilities, developers, and transmission owners across Texas and beyond.