Senior Permitting & Compliance PM - Energy Infrastructure

ERM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Permitting & Compliance Project Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. Lead permitting and compliance for major electric transmission and renewable energy projects while guiding regulatory strategies and client engagement.

You will collaborate with ERM experts, manage schedules and budgets, and travel to client sites. The role requires extensive experience in power-sector permitting and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in consulting or industry focused on power sector under federal/state regulation (VA/Mid-Atlantic preferred).
• Permitting experience for transmission line projects in Virginia (required).

Responsibilities

• Manage permitting tasks for capital development projects, including electric transmission lines and renewable energy initiatives.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and progress reports.
• Participate in agency consultations, client meetings, and site visits (travel up to 20%).
• Collaborate with ERM experts on impact assessments, routing studies, and facility siting.
• Drive business development by leveraging client relationships and delivering technical solutions.

Skills

Environmental science

Natural resources

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Project management

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Env Science

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Permitting & Compliance Project Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. Lead permitting and compliance for major electric transmission and renewable energy projects while guiding regulatory strategies and client engagement.

You will collaborate with ERM experts, manage schedules and budgets, and travel to client sites. The role requires extensive experience in power-sector permitting and strong writing and communication skills.