Senior Permitting & Compliance PM – Energy Infrastructure

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM, the global sustainability leader, seeks a Principal Consultant, Permitting & Compliance Project Manager in the Mid-Atlantic region to lead permitting for electric transmission, distribution and renewable energy projects.

You will oversee complex regulatory strategies, manage schedules and budgets, build trusted client relationships, collaborate with ERM experts across disciplines, and travel up to 20% to site visits and consultations.

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 projects under federal and state regulatory frameworks (VA/Mid-Atlantic preferred).
• Permitting experience for transmission line projects in Virginia (required); West Virginia and Kentucky (preferred).
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act (Sections 401/404), Endangered Species Act (Section 7), National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106).
• Familiarity with USACE Norfolk District, VDEQ, VMRC permitting requirements.
• Strong technical writing, project management, and communication abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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 exceptional technical solutions.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Technical writing

Client relationships

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field

Job description

ERM, the global sustainability leader, seeks a Principal Consultant, Permitting & Compliance Project Manager in the Mid-Atlantic region to lead permitting for electric transmission, distribution and renewable energy projects.

You will oversee complex regulatory strategies, manage schedules and budgets, build trusted client relationships, collaborate with ERM experts across disciplines, and travel up to 20% to site visits and consultations.