Partner, Electric Transmission Strategy & Growth

ERM; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 172,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks a Partner-level leader to expand its Electric Transmission Advisory Practice across the West and nationwide. You will guide siting, routing, permitting, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder management for multi-state projects, shaping strategy and client relationships.

This role offers equity ownership and a platform to influence the power-sector agenda. As a Partner, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, grow a multi-million dollar portfolio, and contribute to ERM’s North America

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 Power market across several states, especially on the West Coast.
• Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects.
• Commercial and business development acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead major electric transmission projects from concept through construction.
• Guide regulatory strategy, and related approvals.
• Expand ERM’s market influence with utilities, developers, and transmission owners.
• Mentor and grow high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• 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 siting

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder relations

Leadership

Business development

Job description

ERM seeks a Partner-level leader to expand its Electric Transmission Advisory Practice across the West and nationwide. You will guide siting, routing, permitting, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder management for multi-state projects, shaping strategy and client relationships.

This role offers equity ownership and a platform to influence the power-sector agenda. As a Partner, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, grow a multi-million dollar portfolio, and contribute to ERM’s North America