Senior Partner, Electric Transmission & Grid Strategy

ERM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Strategic influence at ERM

Global network of experts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ERM seeks a senior leader to expand its Electric Transmission Advisory Practice across the West and nationally. As a Partner, you will shape strategy, influence the market, and lead major capital projects with utility and developer clients.

We value deep siting expertise, strong relationships in the power sector, and the ability to drive multi‑million‑dollar engagements while mentoring teams and expanding ERM’s market influence.

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.
• Background in grid modernization, long‑range transmission planning, or strategic advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑impact consulting services.
• Grow a portfolio of transmission clients aligned with ERM’s business strategy.
• 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

Transmission siting

Regulatory strategy

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder engagement

Capital project delivery

Business development

Utility relationships

Job description

ERM seeks a senior leader to expand its Electric Transmission Advisory Practice across the West and nationally. As a Partner, you will shape strategy, influence the market, and lead major capital projects with utility and developer clients.

We value deep siting expertise, strong relationships in the power sector, and the ability to drive multi‑million‑dollar engagements while mentoring teams and expanding ERM’s market influence.