Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager & Biologist

ERM; 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

401(k)

Job summary

ERM seeks a Managing Consultant to lead renewable energy permitting across the Pacific Northwest from Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. You will manage cross‑functional teams delivering regulatory strategies for utility‑scale solar, BESS, wind, and transmission projects while coordinating with clients and agencies.

You will oversee project execution, budgets, schedules, and risk management, and mentor multidisciplinary staff to ensure technical excellence and client service.

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 within the renewable energy sector.
• Experience preparing land use permit applications and supporting local government approval processes.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for project scope, budgets, schedules, resource planning, 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.
• Ability to travel; valid driver’s license; not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for renewable energy permitting projects throughout Oregon and Washington.
• Manage projects through EFSC, EFSEC, county, and municipal permitting processes.
• Lead project execution from proposal to regulatory approvals, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies; ensure QA/QC and safety compliance.
• Identify risks and develop solutions to protect schedules and budgets.
• Be primary client contact and maintain relationships with agencies and stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements and ERM quality standards.
• Develop and coordinate wetland, waters, and habitat surveys and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Business development

Technical writing

Communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, anthropology, or related discipline

Job description

ERM seeks a Managing Consultant to lead renewable energy permitting across the Pacific Northwest from Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. You will manage cross‑functional teams delivering regulatory strategies for utility‑scale solar, BESS, wind, and transmission projects while coordinating with clients and agencies.

You will oversee project execution, budgets, schedules, and risk management, and mentor multidisciplinary staff to ensure technical excellence and client service.