Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Lead

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Managing Consultant, Environmental Permitting & Planning Specialist for Northern California to lead regulatory compliance for energy projects. You will guide planning through construction, ensuring adherence to CEQA and related permits while coordinating cross‑functional teams.

Join ERM to influence environmental outcomes, manage complex programs, and deliver strategic compliance solutions for clients across California and beyond.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in compliance management, impact assessment, and environmental permitting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science/engineering, biology/ecology, planning, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and related regulations.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance during construction, ensuring adherence to CEQA, Biological Opinions, Clean Water Act permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and implement mitigation measures; proactively resolve compliance issues.
• Coordinate field staff, including Environmental Inspectors, Biologists, Cultural Resource Specialists, and Water Quality Specialists.
• Provide technical consulting for permitting and compliance on power generation, transmission, and renewable energy projects.
• Support large compliance programs through data management and communication.
• Prepare impact assessment deliverables, including reports, data analysis, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with ERM teams across offices on environmental impact assessments, facility siting, risk assessment, and water resource management.
• Ensure all work meets ERM’s quality, budget, and schedule standards.
• Engage directly with clients and subject matter experts to deliver strategic compliance solutions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in environmental fields

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Managing Consultant, Environmental Permitting & Planning Specialist for Northern California to lead regulatory compliance for energy projects. You will guide planning through construction, ensuring adherence to CEQA and related permits while coordinating cross‑functional teams.

Join ERM to influence environmental outcomes, manage complex programs, and deliver strategic compliance solutions for clients across California and beyond.