Partner, Electric Transmission and Distribution

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Strategic leadership

Global network

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Partner for the Electric Transmission Advisory Practice to expand across Texas. This leadership role shapes strategy, influences the market, and guides major infrastructure projects nationwide.

You will drive siting, routing, and regulatory strategies (CPCNs, NEPA/EA/EIS), mentor multidisciplinary teams, grow client relationships with utilities and developers, and contribute to ERM’s North America leadership.

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.
• Preferred: ERCOT market design, interconnection strategy, or PUCT testimony.
• Background in grid modernization, long-range transmission planning, or strategic advisory.

Responsibilities

• Grow a portfolio of transmission clients aligned with ERM’s business strategy.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑impact consulting services.
• Generate multi‑million‑dollar revenue through siting, NEPA/EA/EIS, routing, permitting and compliance work.
• Contribute to ERM’s North America leadership team and strategic agenda.
• Champion ERM’s technical excellence and thought leadership in the power sector.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Relationship building

Business development

Grid modernization

Policy insight

Job description

Overview

Lead the expansion of ERM’s Electric Transmission Advisory Practice across Texas. This Partner‑level role shapes strategy, influences the market, and leads key infrastructure projects nationwide.

What You’ll Drive

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow a portfolio of transmission clients aligned with ERM’s business strategy.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑impact consulting services.
• Generate multi‑million‑dollar revenue through siting, NEPA/EA/EIS, routing, permitting, and compliance work.
• Contribute to ERM’s North America leadership team and strategic agenda.
• Champion ERM’s technical excellence and thought leadership in the power sector.

What You’ll Bring

• Required: 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.
• Preferred: Experience with ERCOT market design, interconnection strategy, or PUCT testimony.
• Background in grid modernization, long‑range transmission planning, or strategic advisory.

Benefits

For the Partner, Electric Transmission & Distribution position, the anticipated annual base pay is $175,000 – $220,000 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay, though bonus eligibility varies by employment status.

• Equity ownership with significant financial upside.
• A seat at the table to influence ERM’s strategic direction.
• A platform to amplify your voice as a thought leader in the power sector.
• Access to a global network of experts and resources to scale your impact.
• Comprehensive benefits package: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.