Senior Renewable Energy Project Leader — PNW Permitting

Environmental Resources Management, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM seeks a Managing Consultant, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Senior Biologist/Scientist to lead renewable energy permitting projects in the Pacific Northwest from Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. You will oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and regulatory strategy while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant solutions.

The role requires 4+ years in environmental permitting and strong client management, with a focus on utility-scale solar, BESS, wind, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, anthropology, or related discipline or 8 years of equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience managing environmental permitting, land use planning, or infrastructure development projects, preferably in renewables.
• Demonstrated experience preparing land use permit applications and supporting local government approval processes.
• Demonstrated project management experience including scope, budgets, schedules, resources, client communications, and commercial performance.
• Strong client management, business development, proposal preparation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and client management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating technical specialists, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience supporting permitting and land use approvals for utility-scale solar, BESS, wind, transmission, or other infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for renewable energy permitting projects across Oregon and Washington.
• Manage projects through EFSC, EFSEC, county, and municipal permitting processes.
• Lead project execution from proposal development through regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify risks and develop practical solutions to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements and ERM standards.
• Develop wetland, waters, and habitat survey/mitigation strategies with agencies.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Proposal writing

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

ERM seeks a Managing Consultant, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Senior Biologist/Scientist to lead renewable energy permitting projects in the Pacific Northwest from Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. You will oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and regulatory strategy while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant solutions.

The role requires 4+ years in environmental permitting and strong client management, with a focus on utility-scale solar, BESS, wind, and