Senior Renewable Planner & Permitting Lead

ERM; Portland (OR); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 161 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Other benefits

Résumé du poste

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Renewable Planner to guide permitting strategies and land use planning for utility-scale renewable projects across the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon and Washington. You will coordinate with agencies, prepare regulatory applications, and mentor teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role emphasizes regulatory expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership in permitting for solar, wind, and storage projects, with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Natural Resources, Public Policy, or related field, or 12 years of equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience supporting permitting and land use planning for renewable energy, transmission, infrastructure, or similar projects.
• Experience preparing land use permit applications and supporting local government approval processes.
• Familiarity with Oregon and Washington land use regulations, including SEPA, EFSC/EFSEC, and local permitting requirements.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support development of permit strategies for utility-scale solar, BESS, wind, and energy infrastructure projects in Oregon and Washington.
• Lead preparation of county and municipal land use permit applications, including Conditional Use Permits and EFSC/EFSEC applications.
• Coordinate with state agencies, counties, municipalities, and districts to support permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct detailed zoning and land use due diligence assessments for project sites.
• Interpret local development codes and state land use requirements to identify permitting risks and opportunities.

Connaissances

Technical writing

Client management

Regulatory expertise

Project management

Zoning analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Planning/Urban & Regional Planning/Environmental Science/Geography/Natural Resources/Public Policy or related field

Description du poste

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Renewable Planner to guide permitting strategies and land use planning for utility-scale renewable projects across the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon and Washington. You will coordinate with agencies, prepare regulatory applications, and mentor teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role emphasizes regulatory expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership in permitting for solar, wind, and storage projects, with travel