Senior Biologist & Regulatory Leader for Renewables

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Dental & vision

Job summary

ERM, a leading sustainability consultant, seeks a Principal Consultant – Biologist/Regulatory Specialist to join the Capital Project Delivery team in California. You will lead environmental permitting for major power and renewable projects and advise utilities on CEQA/NEPA compliance.

You will develop permit strategies, prepare technical studies and EIRs, and negotiate with agencies while mentoring a growing team and expanding ERM’s services.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of consulting in California electric/gas transmission and generation markets.
• Proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar environmental programs or winning projects.
• Established relationships with California utilities (PG&E, SCE, Sempra) and regulators.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA/NEPA impact assessment and permitting processes.
• Business acumen to identify opportunities and deliver enterprise-wide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Biologist/Regulatory Specialist for CEQA/NEPA and permitting.
• Prepare technical studies and environmental impact documents (EIRs, Biological Constraints Reports).
• Develop permit strategies, prepare applications, and negotiate conditions with agencies.
• Direct permitting and compliance for telecom, energy infrastructure, and linear projects.
• Collaborate with Account Directors to expand ERM’s services and deliver value.
• Mentor consultants and foster a high-performance team culture.
• Drive innovation within ERM’s Impact Assessment offerings.

Skills

Regulatory permitting strategy

CEQA/NEPA expertise

California utilities relationships

Environmental program delivery

Client advisory leadership

Education

BS/MS in biology/environmental science

Job description

ERM, a leading sustainability consultant, seeks a Principal Consultant – Biologist/Regulatory Specialist to join the Capital Project Delivery team in California. You will lead environmental permitting for major power and renewable projects and advise utilities on CEQA/NEPA compliance.

You will develop permit strategies, prepare technical studies and EIRs, and negotiate with agencies while mentoring a growing team and expanding ERM’s services.