Senior Technical Partner, Natural Resources & Energy

ERM; Carpinteria (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Technical Partner to grow our Natural Resources practice across North America, with a focus on power, renewable energy, diversified energy, and technology sectors. This hybrid role can be based at any ERM office in the USA.

You will provide technical leadership in biological resources, ecological mitigation, habitat conservation, ecological restoration, and environmental permitting, while mentoring teams and expanding client relationships.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting.
• Leadership in mitigation and ecorestoration, including endangered species and habitat conservation.
• Understanding of conventional and renewable energy markets in North America.
• Strong business development track record, delivering multi-million-dollar programs.
• Expertise in HCPs and regional permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and client engagement activities within the Power, Diversified Energy, and Technology sectors.
• Provide senior technical leadership for biological resources, ecological restoration, habitat conservation, and environmental permitting programs.
• Support clients through project planning, permitting, construction, and operations phases.
• Develop and grow key client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Mentor and develop technical staff and project managers.
• Collaborate with ERM partners and service line leaders to support regional and national growth initiatives.
• Drive project delivery excellence while meeting financial, safety, and quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

BS/MS in environmental science, engineering, or related field

Job description

ERM is seeking a Technical Partner to grow our Natural Resources practice across North America, with a focus on power, renewable energy, diversified energy, and technology sectors. This hybrid role can be based at any ERM office in the USA.

You will provide technical leadership in biological resources, ecological mitigation, habitat conservation, ecological restoration, and environmental permitting, while mentoring teams and expanding client relationships.