Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager & Environmental Lead

ERM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Senior Biologist/Scientist to lead complex permitting projects across the Pacific Northwest from Portland or Seattle. You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budgets, and client communications to deliver regulatory approvals for utility-scale solar, BESS, wind, and transmission projects.

You will also coordinate with regulators, state agencies, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with NEPA/SEPA and other

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 projects, preferably in renewables.
• Experience preparing land use permit applications and supporting local government approval processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with regulators, clients, and subcontractors.
• Strong client management, business development, and proposal preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for renewable energy permitting projects across Oregon and Washington.
• Manage projects through EFSC, EFSEC, counties, and municipal processes.
• Lead project execution from proposal to regulatory approvals, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure QA/QC, safety, and commercial performance.
• Identify risks and develop solutions to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Serve as primary client and regulator contact, maintaining strong relationships.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements and ERM quality standards.
• Coordinate with biologists, wetlands scientists, archaeologists, and other experts.
• Support development of wetland, water, and habitat surveys and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

Renewable energy

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Client management

Team leadership

Education

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

8 years of equivalent experience

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Senior Biologist/Scientist to lead complex permitting projects across the Pacific Northwest from Portland or Seattle. You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budgets, and client communications to deliver regulatory approvals for utility-scale solar, BESS, wind, and transmission projects.

You will also coordinate with regulators, state agencies, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with NEPA/SEPA and other