Senior Partner, Electric Transmission Strategy & Growth

Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.